Part II Protection of Children

Disqualification orders

26 Meaning of “offence against a child”.

F1(1)

For the purposes of this Part, an individual commits an offence against a child if—

(a)

he commits any offence mentioned in paragraph 1 of Schedule 4,

(b)

he commits against a child any offence mentioned in paragraph 2 of that Schedule, or

(c)

he falls within paragraph 3 of that Schedule,

and references to being convicted of, or charged with, an offence against a child are to be read accordingly.

(2)

The Secretary of State may by order amend Schedule 4 so as to add, modify or omit any entry.