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Sexual Offences Act 2003

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Sexual Offences Act 2003, Paragraph 59A is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

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[F159AU.K.An offence under section 1 of the Protection of Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 9)(meeting a child following certain preliminary contact) if—

(a)the offender—

(i)was 18 or over, or

(ii)is or has been sentenced in respect of the offence to imprisonment for a term of at least 12 months, or

(b)in imposing sentence or otherwise disposing of the case, the court determines that it is appropriate that the offender be regarded, for the purposes of Part 2 of this Act, as a person who has committed an offence under this paragraph.]

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