Sexual Offences Act 2003

Type Public General Act
Publication 2003-11-20
Last updated 2023-11-27
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
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S. 117A inserted (E.W.N.I.) (1.4.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 25(2), 116(1) (with s. 25(4)); S.I. 2010/507, art. 5(l) (subject to art. 6)

160

Words in s. 129(1)(a) substituted (8.11.2006) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 56(3), 66(2)

161

S. 129(1A) inserted (8.11.2006) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 56(3), 66(2)

162

Words in s. 131(a) inserted (28.3.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 378(1), 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 208(2); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

163

Words in s. 131(h) inserted (28.3.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 378(1), 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 208(3); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

165

Words in s. 131(k) inserted (28.3.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 378(1), 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 208(4); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

166

Words in s. 131(l) substituted (28.3.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 378(1), 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 208(5); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

168

S. 133(1) modified (24.4.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by The Armed Forces Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions etc) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1059), arts. 1(3), 205, Sch. 1 para. 52(1)

170

In s. 133(1) in definition of "admitted to a hospital" para. (c) substituted (31.3.2005) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28), ss. 58(1), 60, Sch. 10 para. 57(2)(a); S.I. 2005/579, art. 3(f)(g)

171

S. 133(1): words in definition of "admitted to a hospital" repealed (S.) (27.9.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Modification of Enactments) Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/465), art. 3, Sch. 2

172

S. 133(1): definition of "applicable date" inserted (S.) (25.10.2010) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/370), arts. 1(1), 4(1)(a) (which Order is revoked and re-enacted with modifications (28.1.2011) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/45))

173

S. 133(1): definition of "applicable date" inserted (S.) (28.1.2011) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/45), arts. 1(1), 4(2)(a) (which Order revokes and re-enacts with modifications the The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/370), see art. 5)

174

S. 133(1): words in definition of "cautioned" substituted for "by a police officer" (E.W.N.I.) (14.7.2008) by virtue of Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 148(1), 153(7), Sch. 26 para. 56(2)(a); S.I. 2008/1586, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 48(r) (subject to Sch. 2)

175

S. 133(1): words in definition of "community order" inserted (4.4.2005) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 304, 336, Sch. 32 para. 144; S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 42(39) (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (as amended by S.I. 2005/2122, art. 2))

177

S. 133(1): definition of "date of discharge" inserted (S.) (at 17.00 hours on 25.10.2010) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/370), arts. 1(1), 4(1)(a) (which Order is revoked and re-enacted with modifications (28.1.2011) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/45))

178

S. 133(1): definition of "date of discharge" inserted (S.) (28.1.2011) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/45), arts. 1(1), 4(2)(a) (which Order revokes and re-enacts with modifications the The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/370), see art. 5)

180

In s. 133(1) in definition of "detained in a hospital" para. (c) substituted (31.3.2005) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28), ss. 58(1), 60, Sch. 10 para. 57(2)(b); S.I. 2005/579, art. 3(f)(g)

181

S. 133(1): words in definition of "detained in a hospital" repealed (S.) (27.9.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Modification of Enactments) Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/465), art. 3, Sch. 2

182

S. 133(1): definition of "further date of discharge" inserted (S.) (at 17.00 hours on 25.10.2010) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/370), arts. 1(1), 4(1)(a) (which Order is revoked and re-enacted with modifications (28.1.2011) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/45))

183

S. 133(1): definition of "further date of discharge" inserted (S.) (28.1.2011) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/45), arts. 1(1), 4(2)(a) (which Order revokes and re-enacts with modifications the The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/370), see art. 5)

184

S. 133(1): definition of "kept in service custody" inserted (E.W.N.I.) (31.10.2009) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 148(1), 153(7), Sch. 26 para. 56(2)(b); S.I. 2009/2606, art. 3(i)

185

S. 133(1): definition of "notification continuation order" inserted (S.) (at 17.00 hours on 25.10.2010) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/370), arts. 1(1), 4(1)(a) (which Order is revoked and re-enacted with modifications (28.1.2011) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/45))

186

S. 133(1): definition of "notification continuation order" inserted (S.) (28.1.2011) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/45), arts. 1(1), 4(2)(a) (which Order revokes and re-enacts with modifications the The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/370), see art. 5)

187

S. 133(1): definition of "order for conditional charge" substituted (28.3.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 378(1), 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 209(2)(a); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

188

S. 133(1): words in definition of "the period of conditional discharge" substituted (28.3.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 378(1), 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 209(2)(b); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

189

S. 133(1): definitions of "probation order" and "probation period" repealed (S.) (1.2.2011) by The Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/25), arts. 1, 2, Sch. para. 2(6)(b) (with art. 3)

190

S. 133(1): words in definition of "relevant date" inserted (S.) (at 17.00 hours on 25.10.2010) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/370), arts. 1(1), 4(1)(b) (which Order is revoked and re-enacted with modifications (28.1.2011) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/45))

191

S. 133(1): words in definition of "relevant date" inserted (S.) (28.1.2011) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/45), arts. 1(1), 4(2)(b) (which Order revokes and re-enacts with modifications the The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/370), see art. 5)

192

In s. 133(1) in definition of "restriction order" para. (c) substituted (31.3.2005) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28), ss. 58(1), 60, Sch. 10 para. 57(2)(c); S.I. 2005/579, art. 3(f)(g)

193

S. 133(1): words in definition of "restriction order" repealed (S.) (27.9.2005) by The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (Modification of Enactments) Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/465), art. 3, Sch. 2

194

S. 133(1): definition of "service detention" inserted (28.3.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 378(1), 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 209(2)(c); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

196

S. 133(1): definition of "term of service detention" repealed (28.3.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 378, 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 209(2)(d), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

198

S. 133(1A)(ba) inserted (28.3.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 378(1), 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 209(3); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

202

S. 134(1)(ca) inserted (28.3.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 378(1), 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 210; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

207

S. 135(4)(c) repealed (31.3.2005) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28), ss. 58, 60, Sch. 10 para. 58, Sch. 11; S.I. 2005/579, art. 3(f)-(h)(i)(xi)

208

S. 136(4A) inserted (E.W.N.I.) (1.4.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 22(3), 116(1); S.I. 2010/507, art. 5(i) (subject to art. 6)

209

S. 136(7A) inserted (E.W.N.I.) (31.5.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 58(2), 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, art. 3(f)

211

S. 132A inserted (E.W.N.I.) (1.4.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 22(2), 116(1) (with s. 22(4)); S.I. 2010/507, art. 5(i) (subject to art. 6)

212

S. 96B and cross-heading inserted (E.W.N.I.) (31.5.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 58(1), 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, art. 3(f)

214

S. 137 modified (24.4.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by The Armed Forces Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions etc) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1059), arts. 1(3), 205, Sch. 1 para. 52(2)

215

Words in s. 137(1)(d) substituted (28.3.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 378(1), 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 211(2); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

216

Words in s. 137(4) substituted (28.3.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 378(1), 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 211(3); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

217

S. 137(5) added (28.3.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 378(1), 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 211(4); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

218

This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

220

Words in s. 138(2) substituted (E.W.N.I.) (1.4.2010 for E.W. and otherwise prosp.) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 21(1), 116(1), Sch. 2 para. 2; S.I. 2010/507, art. 5(t) (subject to art. 6)

223

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Northen Ireland only

226

Word in s. 138(2) inserted (S.) (at 17.00 hours on 25.10.2010) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/370), arts. 1(1), 4(2) (which Order is revoked and re-enacted with modifications (28.1.2011) by The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/45))

229

S. 141 power fully exercised: 1.5.2004 appointed by {S.I. 2004/874}, art. 2; {S.S.I. 2004/138}, art. 2

233

Pt. 2A inserted (E.W.N.I.) (1.4.2010 for E.W. and otherwise prosp.) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 21(1), 116(1), Sch. 2 para. 1 (with s. 21(2)); S.I. 2010/507, art. 5(t) (subject to art. 6)

234

Sch. 1 para. 3 repealed (1.4.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112(2), 116(1), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.I. 2010/507, art. 5(x) (subject to art. 6)

235

Sch. 1 para. 4 repealed (1.4.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 112(2), 116(1), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.I. 2010/507, art. 5(x) (subject to art. 6)

236

Sch. 2 para. 1(a)(b) substituted (14.7.2008) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 72(3)(a), 153(7); S.I. 2008/1586, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 34 (subject to Sch. 2)

237

Word in Sch. 2 para. 1(c) substituted (14.7.2008) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 72(3)(b), 153(7); S.I. 2008/1586, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 34 (subject to Sch. 2)

238

Words in Sch. 2 para. 1(d) repealed (14.7.2008) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 72(3)(c), 153(7); S.I. 2008/1586, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 34 (subject to Sch. 2)

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247

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Northern Ireland only

248

Words in Sch. 3 para. 44 substituted (S.) (13.12.2010) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 41(3)(a), 206(1); S.S.I. 2010/413, art. 2, Sch.

249

This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

250

Sch. 3 para. 45(a)(b) and preceding word inserted (7.10.2005) by Protection of Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 9), ss. 18, 20, Sch. para. 3(a); S.S.I. 2005/480, art. 2 (subject to art. 3) (which amending s. 18, Sch. para. 3 were extended (8.11.2006) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), s. 56(1)(b))

251

Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(b) and preceding word inserted (7.10.2005) by Protection of Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 9), ss. 18, 20, Sch. para. 3(b); S.S.I. 2005/480, art. 2 (subject to art. 3) (which amending s. 18, Sch. para. 3 were extended (8.11.2006) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), s. 56(1)(b))

252

Word in Sch. 3 para. 60 substituted for "59C" (S.) (1.12.2010) by Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 9), ss. 61(1), 62(2), Sch. 5 para. 5(d); S.S.I. 2010/357, art. 2(a)

257

Sch. 3 paras. 59A-59C inserted (7.10.2005) by Protection of Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 9), ss. 18, 20, Sch. para. 3(c); S.S.I. 2005/480, art. 2 (subject to art. 3) (which amending s. 18, Sch. para. 3 were extended (8.11.2006) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), s. 56(1)(b))

259

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

260

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

261

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

262

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

263

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

264

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), {Sch. 21, para. 62(3)}

265

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

266

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

267

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

268

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

269

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

270

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

271

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

272

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

273

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

274

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), {Sch. 21, para. 62(3)}

275

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

276

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), {Sch. 21, para. 62(3)}

277

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

278

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

279

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), {Sch. 21para. 62(3)}

280

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V renumbered as Sch. 3 paras. 92B-92W (12.11.2009) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 177(1), 182(1)(h), Sch. 21 para. 62(3)

282

Sch. 3 paras. 92A-92V inserted "after paragraph 92" (2.2.2009) by virtue of The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1779), arts. 2(3), 13; S.R. 2008/510, art. 2

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