(1)A person (“A”) commits an offence if—
(a)A intentionally arranges or facilitates the—
(i)provision of sexual services in any part of the world by; or
(ii)involvement in pornography in any part of the world of,
another person (“B”); and
(b)either—
(i)B is aged under 18, and A does not reasonably believe that B is aged 18 or over; or
(ii)B is aged under 13.
(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 14 years [F1or a fine or both].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 12(2)(b) inserted (13.12.2010) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 40(2)(d), 206(1); S.S.I. 2010/413, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4)
Commencement Information
I1S. 12 in force at 7.10.2005 by S.S.I. 2005/480, art. 2