# Sexual Offences Act 2003, Section 61: Administering a substance with intent


(1) A person commits an offence if he intentionally administers a substance to, or causes a substance to be taken by, another person (B)—
(a) knowing that B does not consent, and
(b) with the intention of stupefying or overpowering B, so as to enable any person to engage in a sexual activity that involves B.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—
(a) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or both;
(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/section/61 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sexual-offences-act-2003/section-61
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