# Crime and Policing Act 2026, Paragraph 11: Modern Slavery Act 2015 (c.30)

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

In paragraph 33 of Schedule 4 to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (sexual offences to which defence in section 45 does not apply), after the entry for section 8 insert—
“section 8A (rape of child under 16)
section 8B (assault of child under 16 by penetration)
section 8C (causing or inciting child under 16 to engage in sexual activity involving penetration)”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/schedule/11/paragraph/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-policing-act-2026/schedule-11/paragraph-11
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