# Crime and Policing Act 2026, Paragraph 8: Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (c. 43)

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.
Status: prospective

In section 32ZAB(1) of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (specified offences for purposes of section 32ZAA), after paragraph (f) insert—
“(fa) an offence under section 8A of that Act (rape of a child under 16);”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/schedule/11/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-policing-act-2026/schedule-11/paragraph-8
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