Sexual offences and indecent or obscene material

85 criminal offences created by 11 statutory instruments.

This subject is sparsely populated here, and that is a fact about the law rather than a gap in the data: sexual offences are almost entirely primary legislation.

The instruments that create most of them

• The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 68 offences
• The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Relevant Offences)… 5 offences
• The Armed Forces (Service Court Rules) (Amendment) Rules 2022 4 offences
• The Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009 4 offences
• The Armed Forces (Service Civilian Court) Rules 2009 3 offences
• The Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 (Supplemental and Consequential Provisions)… 2 offences
• Criminal Justice (Evidence, Etc.) (Northern Ireland) Order 1988 2 offences
• The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2011 1 offence
• The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2010 1 offence
• Protection of Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 1 offence

Offences

• Indecent photographs of children article 3(1) · In force · Strict liability
• Section 22A of the Act has effect in relation to proceedings before the Court Martial Appeal Court as if— a in… rule 5 · Status not determined · Strict liability
• In this rule— a an “offence of human trafficking for sexual exploitation” is an offence under section 42 (criminal… rule 93C(10) · Status not determined · Strict liability
• Attempted rape of a child under thirteen paragraph 13 of SCHEDULE 1 · Status not determined · Strict liability
• Attempted rape paragraph 7 of SCHEDULE 1 · Status not determined · Strict liability
• Review of the indefinite notification requirements: procedure and grounds article 88C(7) · Status not determined · Strict liability
• ― zi assault with intent to commit an offence under section 18 (rape of a young child) of that Act; zj abduction with… SCHEDULE · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• ― dl commits the offence of assault with intent to commit an offence under section 1 (rape) of that Act in relation to… SCHEDULE · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• In this section— “sexual harm” means physical or psychological harm caused by the relevant sex offender doing anything… article 3 · Revoked · Strict liability
• After paragraph2(e) insert— ea commits an offence under section83 (offence of ill treatment and wilful neglect) of the… article 10 · Status not determined · Strict liability
• aa commits an offence under section 170 (penalty for fraudulent evasion of duty etc.) of the Customs and Excise… article 8 · Status not determined · Strict liability
• Special measures paragraph 13(1) of SCHEDULE 2 · Status not determined · Strict liability
• Special measures paragraph 13(1)(d) of SCHEDULE 2 · Status not determined · Strict liability
• Interpretation of Chapter 6 rule 89(1) · Status not determined · Strict liability
• Special measures paragraph 12(1) of SCHEDULE 2 · Status not determined · Strict liability
• Special measures paragraph 12(1)(d) of SCHEDULE 2 · Status not determined · Strict liability
• An offence under Article 3 of the Criminal Attempts and Conspiracy (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 of attempting to… SCHEDULE 1 · Status not determined · Mixed — some elements strict, some not
• Attempted rape of a child under thirteen 38D An offence under Article 3 of the Criminal Attempts and Conspiracy… SCHEDULE 1 · Status not determined · Mixed — some elements strict, some not
• SCHEDULE 2 SCHEDULE 2 · Status not determined · Mixed — some elements strict, some not
• SCHEDULE 3 SCHEDULE 3 · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• SCHEDULE 3 SCHEDULE 3 · Status not determined · Mixed — some elements strict, some not
• Rape of a child under 13 article 12(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Assault of a child under 13 by penetration article 13(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Sexual assault of a child under 13 article 14(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity article 15(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Sexual activity with a child article 16(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity article 17(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child article 18(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Causing a child to watch a sexual act article 19(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• A person under 18 commits an offence if he does anything which would be an offence under any of Articles 16 to 19 if… article 20(1) · Status not determined · Mixed — some elements strict, some not
• A person commits an offence if— a he intentionally arranges or facilitates something that he intends to do, intends… article 21(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Meeting a child following sexual grooming etc article 22(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Abuse of position of trust: sexual activity with a child article 23(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Abuse of position of trust: causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity article 24(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Abuse of position of trust: sexual activity in the presence of a child article 25(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Abuse of position of trust: causing a child to watch a sexual act article 26(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Abuse of position of trust: acts done in England and Wales or Scotland article 27 · Status not determined · Mixed — some elements strict, some not
• Sexual activity with a child family member article 32(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Inciting a child family member to engage in sexual activity article 33(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Paying for sexual services of a child article 37(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Causing or inciting child prostitution or pornography article 38(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Controlling a child prostitute or a child involved in pornography article 39(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Arranging or facilitating child prostitution or pornography article 40(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice article 43(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• A person (A) commits an offence if— a he intentionally causes or incites another person (B) to engage in an activity,… article 44(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• A person (A) commits an offence if— a he intentionally engages in an activity, b the activity is sexual, c for the… article 45(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• Causing a person, with a mental disorder impeding choice, to watch a sexual act article 46(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• A person (A) commits an offence if— a with the agreement of another person (B) he intentionally touches that person, b… article 47(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• A person (A) commits an offence if— a by means of an inducement offered or given, a threat made or a deception… article 48(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
• A person (A) commits an offence if— a he intentionally engages in an activity, b the activity is sexual, c for the… article 49(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind