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Explanatory Memorandum to Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008

Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008

2008 No. 1769

7.Policy Background

The Provisions

Part 3 – Sexual offences against children
Offences against children under 18: abuse of position of trust
Article 27: Abuse of position of trust: acts done in England and Wales or Scotland

7.59.Article 27 provides that any act that would, if done in Northern Ireland, constitute an offence under Articles 23 - 26 of this Order, also constitutes an offence if carried out in England, Wales or Scotland.

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