# Sexual Offences Act 2003, Section 63: Trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence


(1) A person commits an offence if—
(a) he is a trespasser on any premises,
(b) he intends to commit a relevant sexual offence on the premises, and
(c) he knows that, or is reckless as to whether, he is a trespasser.
(2) In this section—
“premises” includes a structure or part of a structure;
“relevant sexual offence” has the same meaning as in section 62;
“structure” includes a tent, vehicle or vessel or other temporary or movable structure.
(3) 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/63 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sexual-offences-act-2003/section-63
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