Part ISentencing
Increases in sentencing powers and penalties
14Increase in maximum penalty for certain sexual offences
1
In section 5 of the [1995 c. 39.] Criminal 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”.