# Crime and Policing Act 2026, Paragraph 4: Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48)

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

(1) Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Criminal Justice Act 1982 (early release of prisoners: excluded offences) is amended as follows.
(2) In the entry for section 8 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, for “(3)(a) to (d)” substitute “(2)(a) to (d)”.
(3) 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.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/schedule/11/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-policing-act-2026/schedule-11/paragraph-4
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