http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2008/1769/article/65/2009-02-02The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008texttext/xmlenStatute Law DatabaseNORTHERN IRELAND2023-12-312009-02-02 This Order makes provision about sexual offences. PART 6 MISCELLANEOUS SEXUAL OFFENCES<Emphasis>Preparatory offences</Emphasis>Administering a substance with intent651A person commits an offence if he intentionally administers a substance to, or causes a substance to be taken by, another person (B)—aknowing that B does not consent, andbwith the intention of stupefying or overpowering B, so as to enable any person to engage in a sexual activity that involves B.2A person guilty of an offence under this Article is liable—aon summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or both;bon conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years.
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