[1] Introduced in June 2014 as part of the Queen's Speech opening the 2014-15 session of Parliament, the Bill was sponsored by the Home Office.

[2] The Bill proceeding the Act proposed a 'Cinderella Law' to outlaw causing emotional distress of children,[3] regulate corrupt accountants and other businesses who assist criminal gangs,[4] regulate 'drug cutting agents',[5] and deal with offences related to female genital mutilation, paedophilia, and amend the Terrorism Act 2006.

[6] This part creates and extends the power of search and seizure warrants related to the investigation into the creation or ownership of substances used when 'cutting' drugs.

[6] This part extends the definition of child cruelty to incorporate abuse, neglect or psychological damage, and amends existing legislation relating to pedophile material to include publications that advise on how to commit or facilitate sexual offences against children.

[6] Finally, this part creates the offence of "controlling or coercive behavior in an intimate or family relationship".