Part 1

Sexual Offences

Prostitution

Paying for sexual services of a prostitute subjected to force etc.
53A
1
A person (A) commits an offence if—
a
A makes or promises payment for the sexual services of a prostitute (B),
b
a third person (C) has engaged in exploitative conduct of a kind likely to induce or encourage B to provide the sexual services for which A has made or promised payment, and
c
C engaged in that conduct for or in the expectation of gain for C or another person (apart from A or B).
2
The following are irrelevant—
a
where in the world the sexual services are to be provided and whether those services are provided,
b
whether A is, or ought to be, aware that C has engaged in exploitative conduct.
3
C engages in exploitative conduct if—
a
C uses force, threats (whether or not relating to violence) or any other form of coercion, or
b
C practises any form of deception.
4
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
Heading "becomes "Prostitution"" (1.4.2010) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. {19}, 116(1); S.I. 2010/507, art. 5(f) (with transitional and savings provision in art. 6)
S. 53A inserted (1.4.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009, {ss. 14}, 116(1); S.I. 2010/507, art. 5(a) (subject to art. 6)