Part IIProtection of Children

Disqualification orders

26Meaning 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.