England and Wales
1(1)In relation to England and Wales, the following are sexual offences to which section 7 of this Act applies, namely—
(a)offences under the following provisions of the [1956 c. 69.] Sexual Offences Act 1956—
(i)section 1 (rape);
(ii)section 5 (intercourse with girl under 13);
(iii)section 6 (intercourse with girl between 13 and 16);
(iv)section 12 (buggery);
(v)section 14 (indecent assault on a girl);
(vi)section 15 (indecent assault on a boy); and
(vii)section 16 (assault with intent to commit buggery);
(b)an offence under section 1 of the [1960 c. 33.] Indecency with Children Act 1960 (indecent conduct towards young child); and
(c)an offence under section 1 of the [1978 c. 37.] Protection of Children Act 1978 (indecent photographs of children).
(2)In sub-paragraph (1)(a) above, sub-paragraphs (i) and (iv) to (vii) do not apply where the victim of the offence was 16 or over at the time of the offence.