Part I Sentencing

Increases in sentencing powers and penalties

14 Increase in maximum penalty for certain sexual offences.

1

In section 5 of the M1Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 (unlawful intercourse with girls under the age of 16 years)—

a

in subsection (2), for the words “two years” there shall be substituted the words “ ten years ”; and

b

in subsection (3), for the words “two years” there shall be substituted the words “ ten years ”.

2

In section 6 of that Act (indecent behaviour towards a girl aged between 12 and 16 years), for the words “two years” there shall be substituted the words “ ten years ”.