Section 26 Meaning of “offence against a child”.E1
United Kingdom
For the purposes of this Part, an individual commits an offence against a child if—
he commits any offence mentioned in paragraph 1 of Schedule 4,
he commits against a child any offence mentioned in paragraph 2 of that Schedule, or
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.
The Secretary of State may by order amend Schedule 4 so as to add, modify or omit any entry.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Ss. 26-37 repealed (E.W.) (12.10.2009 for specified purposes, 30.3.2010 for specified purposes, 17.6.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47), s. 65, Sch. 10 (with ss. 51, 57(3), 60(4), 64(5)); S.I. 2009/2611, art. 3; S.I. 2010/1101, art. 5; S.I. 2012/2231, art. 4 (with S.I. 2013/1180, art. 2(b))
Extent
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s.26 extends to UK.See s.81(1)(2)(a) for the extent
Notes on Part II
Modifications
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Pt. II applied (E.W.) (11.2.2008 for specified purposes, 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47), s. 65, Sch. 3 para. 3(5)(a) (with ss. 51, 57(3), 60(4), 64(5)); S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a); S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(k)