Part 1Sexual Offences

Preparatory offences

61Administering a substance with intent

1

A person commits an offence if he intentionally administers a substance to, or causes a substance to be taken by, another person (B)—

a

knowing that B does not consent, and

b

with the intention of stupefying or overpowering B, so as to enable any person to engage in a sexual activity that involves B.

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 10 years.