Criminal Justice and Courts Services Act 2000 (c. 43)

Part II Protection of Children

Disqualification orders

26 Meaning of “offence against a child”

(1) For the purposes of this Part, an individual commits an offence against a child if—

(a) he commits any offence mentioned in paragraph 1 of Schedule 4,

(b) he commits against a child any offence mentioned in paragraph 2 of that Schedule, or

(c) he falls within paragraph 3 of that Schedule,

and references to being convicted of, or charged with, an offence against a child are to be read accordingly.

(2) The Secretary of State may by order amend Schedule 4 so as to add, modify or omit any entry.