# Sexual Offences Act 2003, Section 51: Sections 48 to 50: interpretation

Extent: E+W

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(2) For the purposes of sections 48 to 50, a person (B) is sexually exploited if—
(a) on at least one occasion and whether or not compelled to do so, B offers or provides sexual services to another person in return for payment or a promise of payment to B or a third person, or
(b) an indecent image of B is recorded or streamed or otherwise transmitted ;
and “sexual exploitation” is to be interpreted accordingly.
(3) In subsection (2), “payment” means any financial advantage, including the discharge of an obligation to pay or the provision of goods or services (including sexual services) gratuitously or at a discount.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/section/51 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sexual-offences-act-2003/section-51
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