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.