Paragraph 4 Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48)I1

Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Criminal Justice Act 1982 (early release of prisoners: excluded offences) is amended as follows.

In the entry for section 8 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, for “(3)(a) to (d)” substitute “(2)(a) to (d)”.

After the entry for section 8 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 insert—

• “Section 8A (rape of a child under 16).

• Section 8B (assault of a child under 16 by penetration).

• Section 8C (causing or inciting a child under 16 to engage in sexual activity involving penetration), where the activity was caused.”