[F1(1)In this Code a “sexual harm prevention order” means an order made under this Chapter in respect of an offender.
(1A)A sexual harm prevention order may—
(a)prohibit the offender from doing anything described in the order;
(b)require the offender to do anything described in the order.]
(2)The only prohibitions [F2or requirements] that may be included in a sexual harm prevention order are those necessary for the purpose of—
(a)protecting the public or any particular members of the public from sexual harm from the offender, or
(b)protecting children or vulnerable adults generally, or any particular children or vulnerable adults, from sexual harm from the offender outside the United Kingdom.
[F3(3)The prohibitions or requirements which are imposed on the offender by a sexual harm prevention order must, so far as practicable, be such as to avoid—
(a)any conflict with the offender’s religious beliefs,
(b)any interference with the times, if any, at which the offender normally works or attends any educational establishment, and
(c)any conflict with any other court order or injunction to which the offender may be subject (but see section 349).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 343(1)(1A) substituted for s. 343(1) (29.11.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 175(2)(a), 208(1); S.I. 2022/1227, reg. 3(h)
F2Words in s. 343(2) inserted (29.11.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 175(2)(b), 208(1); S.I. 2022/1227, reg. 3(h)
F3S. 343(3) inserted (29.11.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 175(2)(c), 208(1); S.I. 2022/1227, reg. 3(h)
Commencement Information
I1S. 343 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2