Explanatory Notes

Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016

2016 asp 22

28 April 2016

Commentary on Parts

Part 2 – Sexual Harm

Chapter 4 – Sexual risk orders
Meaning of harm
Section 26 – Meaning of harm

126.Section 26 defines “harm” to mean physical or psychological harm caused by a person doing an act of a sexual nature.