Sexual Offences Act 2003, Paragraph 3 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
3E+W+N.I.A reference in paragraph 1 [F1or 1A] F2... to an offence includes—
(a)a reference to an attempt, conspiracy or incitement to commit that offence; and
(b)a reference to aiding and abetting, counselling or procuring the commission of that offence.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2 para. 3 inserted (29.6.2021) by Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17), s. 90(2), Sch. 3 para. 2(3)(d)
F2Words in Sch. 2 para. 3 omitted (2.2.2009) by virtue of The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1779), arts. 2(3), 12(b); S.R. 2008/510, art. 2
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 2 para. 3(a) modified (1.10.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 63(1), 94, Sch. 6 para. 47 (with Sch. 13 para. 5); S.I. 2008/2504, art. 2(a)
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