Part 1Sexual Offences

Abuse of children through prostitution and pornography

50Arranging or facilitating child prostitution or pornography

1

A person (A) commits an offence if—

a

he intentionally arranges or facilitates the prostitution or involvement in pornography in any part of the world of another person (B), and

b

either—

i

B is under 18, and A does not reasonably believe that B is 18 or over, or

ii

B is under 13.

2

A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—

a

on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or both;

b

on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 14 years.