Sexual Offences Act 2003

Northern Ireland E+W+S+N.I.

112 Murder. E+W+S+N.I.

113 Manslaughter. E+W+S+N.I.

114 Kidnapping. E+W+S+N.I.

115 Riot. E+W+S+N.I.

116 Affray. E+W+S+N.I.

117 False imprisonment. E+W+S+N.I.

[F1 117A Outraging public decency.] E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F1 Sch. 5 para. 117A inserted (19.2.2007) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Amendment of Schedules 3 and 5) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/296), arts. 1(1), 3(12)

118 An offence under section 4 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861 (c. 100) (soliciting murder). E+W+S+N.I.

119 An offence under section 16 of that Act (threats to kill). E+W+S+N.I.

120 An offence under section 18 of that Act (wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm). E+W+S+N.I.

121 An offence under section 20 of that Act (malicious wounding). E+W+S+N.I.

122 An offence under section 21 of that Act (attempting to choke, suffocate or strangle in order to commit or assist in committing an indictable offence). E+W+S+N.I.

123 An offence under section 22 of that Act (using chloroform etc. to commit or assist in the committing of any indictable offence). E+W+S+N.I.

124 An offence under section 23 of that Act (maliciously administering poison etc. so as to endanger life or inflict grievous bodily harm). E+W+S+N.I.

125 An offence under section 27 of that Act (abandoning children). E+W+S+N.I.

126 An offence under section 28 of that Act (causing bodily injury by explosives). E+W+S+N.I.

127 An offence under section 29 of that Act (using explosives etc. with intent to do grievous bodily harm). E+W+S+N.I.

128 An offence under section 30 of that Act (placing explosives with intent to do bodily injury). E+W+S+N.I.

129 An offence under section 31 of that Act (setting spring guns etc. with intent to do grievous bodily harm). E+W+S+N.I.

130 An offence under section 32 of that Act (endangering the safety of railway passengers). E+W+S+N.I.

131 An offence under section 35 of that Act (injuring persons by furious driving). E+W+S+N.I.

132 An offence under section 37 of that Act (assaulting officer preserving wreck). E+W+S+N.I.

133 An offence under section 47 of that Act of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. E+W+S+N.I.

134 An offence under section 2 of the Explosive Substances Act 1883 (c. 3) (causing explosion likely to endanger life or property). E+W+S+N.I.

135 An offence under section 3 of that Act (attempt to cause explosion, or making or keeping explosive with intent to endanger life or property). E+W+S+N.I.

136 An offence under section 25 of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 1945 (c. 15) (child destruction). E+W+S+N.I.

137 An offence under section 1 of the Infanticide Act (Northern Ireland) 1939 (c. 5) (infanticide). E+W+S+N.I.

138 An offence under section 7(1)(b) of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (c. 28) (assault with intent to resist arrest). E+W+S+N.I.

[F2 138A An offence under section 9(1)(a) of that Act (riotous, disorderly and indecent behaviour, etc).] E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F2 Sch. 5 para. 138A inserted (19.2.2007) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Amendment of Schedules 3 and 5) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/296), arts. 1(1), 3(13)

139 An offence under section 20 of the Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (c. 34) (cruelty to children). E+W+S+N.I.

[F3 139A An offence under section 1 of the Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c.16) (basic definition of theft).] E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F3 Sch. 5 para. 139A inserted (19.2.2007) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Amendment of Schedules 3 and 5) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/296), arts. 1(1), 3(14)

140 An offence under section 8 of [F4 that Act] (robbery or assault with intent to rob). E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F4 Words in Sch. 5 para. 140 substituted (19.2.2007) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Amendment of Schedules 3 and 5) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/296), arts. 1(1), 3(15)

141 [F5 An offence under section 9(1)(a) of that Act (burglary with intent to steal, inflict grievous bodily harm or do unlawful damage).] E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F5 Words in Sch. 5 para. 141 substituted (19.2.2007) by virtue of The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Amendment of Schedules 3 and 5) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/296), arts. 1(1), 3(16)

142 An offence under section 10 of that Act (aggravated burglary). E+W+S+N.I.

143 An offence of arson under Article 3 of the Criminal Damage Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (S.I. 1977/426 (N.I. 4)). E+W+S+N.I.

144 An offence under Article 3(2) of that Order (destroying or damaging property) other than an offence of arson. E+W+S+N.I.

145 An offence under [F6 Article 58(1)] of the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order [F7 2004 (S.I. 2004/ (N.I. ))] (possession of firearm with intent to endanger life). E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F6 Words in Sch. 5 para. 145 substituted (N.I.) (1.2.2005) by The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I.3)), arts. 1, 82(1), Sch. 7 para. 27 (with art. 81); S.R. 2005/4, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in arts. 4-7)

F7 Words in Sch. 5 para. 145 substituted (N.I.) (1.2.2005) by The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I.3)), arts. 1, 82(1), Sch. 7 para. 27 (with art. 81); S.R. 2005/4, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in arts. 4-7)

146 An offence under [F8 Article 58(2)] of that Order (possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence). E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F8 Words in Sch. 5 para. 146 substituted (N.I.) (1.2.2005) by The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I.3)), arts. 1, 82(1), Sch. 7 para. 28 (with art. 81); S.R. 2005/4, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in arts. 4-7)

147 An offence under [F9 Article 59(1)] of that Order (use of firearm to resist arrest). E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F9 Words in Sch. 5 para. 147 substituted (N.I.) (1.2.2005) by The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I.3)), arts. 1, 82(1), Sch. 7 para. 29 (with art. 81); S.R. 2005/4, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in arts. 4-7)

148 An offence under [F10 Article 59(2)] of that Order (possession of firearm at time of committing or being arrested for an offence specified in [F11 Schedule 4] to that Order). E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F10 Words in Sch. 5 para. 148 substituted (N.I.) (1.2.2005) by The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I.3)), arts. 1, 82(1), Sch. 7 para. 30 (with art. 81); S.R. 2005/4, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in arts. 4-7)

F11 Words in Sch. 5 para. 148 substituted (N.I.) (1.2.2005) by The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I.3)), arts. 1, 82(1), Sch. 7 para. 30 (with art. 81); S.R. 2005/4, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in arts. 4-7)

149 An offence under [F12 Article 60] of that Order (carrying a firearm with criminal intent). E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F12 Words in Sch. 5 para. 149 substituted (N.I.) (1.2.2005) by The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I.3)), arts. 1, 82(1), Sch. 7 para. 31 (with art. 81); S.R. 2005/4, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in arts. 4-7)

150 An offence under section 1 of the Taking of Hostages Act 1982 (c. 28) (hostage-taking). E+W+S+N.I.

151 An offence under section 1 of the Aviation Security Act 1982 (c. 36) (hijacking). E+W+S+N.I.

152 An offence under section 2 of that Act (destroying, damaging or endangering safety of aircraft). E+W+S+N.I.

153 An offence under section 3 of that Act (other acts endangering or likely to endanger safety of aircraft). E+W+S+N.I.

154 An offence under section 4 of that Act (offences in relation to certain dangerous articles). E+W+S+N.I.

[F13 154A An offence under Article 3 of the Child Abduction (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (S.I. 1638 (N.I. 17)) (offence of abduction of child by parent). E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F13 Sch. 5 paras. 154A, 154B inserted (19.2.2007) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Amendment of Schedules 3 and 5) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/296), arts. 1(1), 3(17)

154B An offence under Article 4 of that Order (offence of abduction of child by other person).] E+W+S+N.I.

155 An offence under section 1 of the Prohibition of Female Circumcision Act 1985 (c. 38) (prohibition of female circumcision). E+W+S+N.I.

156 An offence under Article 121 of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (S.I. 1986/595 (N.I. 4) (ill-treatment of patients). E+W+S+N.I.

157 An offence under section 134 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33) (torture). E+W+S+N.I.

158 An offence under section 1 of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 (c. 31) (endangering safety at aerodromes). E+W+S+N.I.

159 An offence under section 9 of that Act (hijacking of ships). E+W+S+N.I.

160 An offence under section 10 of that Act (seizing or exercising control of fixed platforms). E+W+S+N.I.

161 An offence under section 11 of that Act (destroying fixed platforms or endangering their safety). E+W+S+N.I.

162 An offence under section 12 of that Act (other acts endangering or likely to endanger safe navigation). E+W+S+N.I.

163 An offence under section 13 of that Act (offences involving threats). E+W+S+N.I.

164 An offence under Article 9 of the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/2994 (N.I. 18)) (causing death or grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving). E+W+S+N.I.

165 An offence under Article 14 of that Order (causing death or grievous bodily injury by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs). E+W+S+N.I.

[F14 165A An offence under Article 4 of the Protection from Harassment (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (S.I. 1997/1180) (N.I. 9)) (offence of harassment).] E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F14 Sch. 5 para. 165A inserted (19.2.2007) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Amendment of Schedules 3 and 5) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/296), arts. 1(1), 3(18)

166 An offence under Article 6 of [F15 that Order] (putting people in fear of violence). E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F15 Words in Sch. 5 para. 166 substituted (19.2.2007) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Amendment of Schedules 3 and 5) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/296), arts. 1(1), 3(19)

167 An offence under section 66 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (c. 32) (assaulting or obstructing a constable etc.). E+W+S+N.I.

168 An offence under Part II of the Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/570) (offences relating to Channel Tunnel trains and the tunnel system). E+W+S+N.I.

[F16 168ZA An offence under section 53 or 54 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (contravention of notice relating to encrypted information or tipping off in connection with such a notice).] E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F16 Sch. 5 para. 168ZA inserted (25.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009, ss. 112(1), 116(1), {Sch. 7 para. 25(4)}; S.I. 2009/3096, art. 3(x)

[F17 168A An offence under section 85(3) or (4) of the Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26) (prohibition on sending certain articles by post).] E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F17 Sch. 5 para. 168A inserted (18.2.2007) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Amendment of Schedules 3 and 5) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/296), arts. 1(1), 3(20)

169 An offence under section 51 or 52 of the International Criminal Court Act 2001 (c. 17) (genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and related offences), other than one involving murder. E+W+S+N.I.

[F18 169A An offence under section 127(1) of the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21) (improper use of public electronic communications network).] E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F18 Sch. 5 para. 169A inserted (18.2.2007) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Amendment of Schedules 3 and 5) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/296), arts. 1(1), 3(21)

170 An offence under section 47 of this Act, where the victim or (as the case may be) other party was 17 or over. E+W+S+N.I.

171 [F19 An offence under any of sections F20 ... 57 to 59 of this Act.] E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F19 Words in Sch. 5 para. 171 substituted (19.2.2007) by virtue of The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Amendment of Schedules 3 and 5) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/296), arts. 1(1), 3(22)

F20 Words in Sch. 5 para. 171 omitted (2.2.2009) by virtue of The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1779), arts. 2(3), 14(a); S.R. 2008/510, art. 2

[F21 171A An offence under section 5 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable adult).] E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F21 Sch. 5 para. 171A inserted (21.3.2005) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28), ss. 58(1), 60, Sch. 10 para. 59(3); S.I. 2005/579, art. 2(b)(c)

[F22 171B An offence under Article 62 (causing or inciting prostitution for gain) or 63 (controlling prostitution for gain) of the Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008.] E+W+S+N.I.

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Amendments (Textual)

F22 Sch. 5 para. 171B inserted (2.2.2009) by The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1779), arts. 2(3), 14(b); S.R. 2008/510, art. 2