Section 45: Meaning of "child" and "young person"

Gambling Act 2005 · 2005 c. 19View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 4: Protection of children and young persons

In this Act "child" means an individual who is less than 16 years old.

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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