Part 1Sexual Offences
Preparatory offences
61Administering 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.
62Committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence
1
A person commits an offence under this section if he commits any offence with the intention of committing a relevant sexual offence.
2
In this section, “relevant sexual offence” means any offence under this Part (including an offence of aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring such an offence).
3
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on conviction on indictment, where the offence is committed by kidnapping or false imprisonment, to imprisonment for life.
4
Unless subsection (3) applies, 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.
63Trespass 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.