The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Amendment of Schedules 3 and 5) Order 2007 No. 296

Amendment of Schedule 3 to the Sexual Offences Act 2003

2.—(1) Schedule 3 to the Act is amended as follows.

(2) After paragraph 29 insert–

“29A  An offence under section 48 of this Act (causing or inciting child prostitution or pornography) if the offender –

(a) was 18 or over, or

(b) is or has been sentenced in respect of the offence to imprisonment for a term of at least 12 months.

29B  An offence under section 49 of this Act (controlling a child prostitute or a child involved in pornography) if the offender –

(a) was 18 or over, or

(b) is or has been sentenced in respect of the offence to imprisonment for a term of at least 12 months.

29C  An offence under section 50 of this Act (arranging or facilitating child prostitution or pornography) if the offender –

(a) was 18 or over, or

(b) is or has been sentenced in respect of the offence to imprisonment for a term of at least 12 months.”.

(3) After paragraph 89 insert –

“89A  An offence under section 48 of this Act (causing or inciting child prostitution or pornography) if the offender –

(a) was 18 or over, or

(b) is or has been sentenced in respect of the offence to imprisonment for a term of at least 12 months.

89B  An offence under section 49 of this Act (controlling a child prostitute or a child involved in pornography) if the offender –

(a) was 18 or over, or

(b) is or has been sentenced in respect of the offence to imprisonment for a term of at least 12 months.

89C  An offence under section 50 of this Act (arranging or facilitating child prostitution or pornography) if the offender –

(a) was 18 or over, or

(b) is or has been sentenced in respect of the offence to imprisonment for a term of at least 12 months.”.