Part 1

Sexual Offences

Preparatory offences

Trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence
63
1
A person commits an offence if—
a
he is a trespasser on any premises,
b
he intends to commit a relevant sexual offence on the premises, and
c
he knows that, or is reckless as to whether, he is a trespasser.
2
In this section—
- “premises” includes a structure or part of a structure;
- “relevant sexual offence” has the same meaning as in section 62;
- “structure” includes a tent, vehicle or vessel or other temporary or movable structure.
3
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.