Sexual Offences Act 2003E+W
20E+WAn offence under any of the provisions of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 listed in column 1 of the following table that meets the condition (if any) listed in relation to it in column 2—
| Provision of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 | Condition |
|---|---|
| (a) Section 1 (rape) | |
| (b) Section 2 (assault by penetration) | |
| (c) Section 4 (causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent) | The offender is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for life |
| (d) Section 5 (rape of a child under 13) | |
| (e) Section 6 (assault of a child under 13 by penetration) | |
| (f) Section 8 (causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity) | The offender is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for life |
| (g) Section 30 (sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice) | The offender is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for life |
| (h) Section 31 (causing or inciting a person with a mental disorder to engage in sexual activity) | The offender is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for life |
| (i) Section 34 (inducement, threat or deception to procure sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder) | The offender is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for life |
| (j) Section 35 (causing a person with a mental disorder to engage in or agree to engage in sexual activity by inducement etc) | The offender is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for life |
| (k) Section 47 (paying for sexual services of a child) against a person aged under 16 | The offender is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for life |
| (l) Section 62 (committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence) | The offender is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for life. |
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 19 para. 20 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2