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PartIIProtection of Children Disqualification orders26Meaning of “offence against a child”

(1)    For the purposes of this Part, an individual commits an offence against a child if—

(a)    he commits any offence mentioned in paragraph 1 of Schedule 4,

(b)    he commits against a child any offence mentioned in paragraph 2 of that Schedule, or

(c)    he falls within paragraph 3 of that Schedule,

and references to being convicted of, or charged with, an offence against a child are to be read accordingly.

(2)    The Secretary of State may by order amend Schedule 4 so as to add, modify or omit any entry.

NOTES
Initial Commencement
To be appointed

To be appointed: see s 80(1).
Criminal Law & Disposition of Offenders94 Offences against the Person94 Child Protection99 Offences Relating to Children, Young Persons & Vulnerable Adults91 Family Law99

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