[F1288BBMixed charges for sexual offencesS
(1)An indictment or a complaint may include a charge that is framed as mentioned in subsection (2) or (3) (or both).
(2)That is, framed so as to comprise (in a combined form) the specification of more than one sexual offence.
(3)That is, framed so as to—
(a)specify, in addition to a sexual offence, any other act or omission, and
(b)do so in any manner except by way of reference to a statutory offence.
(4)Where a charge in an indictment or a complaint is framed as mentioned in subsection (2) or (3) (or both), the charge is to be regarded as being a single yet cumulative charge.
(5)The references in this section to a sexual offence are to an offence under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009.]
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Amendments (Textual)
F1Ss. 288BA-288BC inserted (1.12.2010) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 63, 206(1); S.S.I. 2010/357, art. 2(b)