# Gambling Act 2005, Section 45: Meaning of “child” and “young person”


(1) In this Act “child” means an individual who is less than 16 years old.
(2) In this Act “young person” means an individual who is not a child but who is less than 18 years old.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/section/45 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/gambling-act-2005/section-45
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