32.—(1) In section 2(4) of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992 M1 (offences to which the Act applies)—
(a)the reference to an offence under section 42 of AFA 2006 includes an SDA civil offence; and
(b)the reference to the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales includes the corresponding civil offence.
(2) Section 4(9) of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992 (special rules for cases of incest or buggery) shall continue to have effect in relation to an SDA civil offence notwithstanding its repeal by AFA 2006.
(3) In section 6(3A) of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992 (interpretation etc)—
(a)the reference to an offence under section 42 of AFA 2006 includes an SDA civil offence; and
(b)the reference to being charged under Part 5 of AFA 2006 with the offence includes being treated by section 75(4) of AA 1955 or AFA 1955 or section 47A(4) of NDA 1957 as charged with the offence.
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