51Sections 48 to 50: interpretationE+W
F1[F2(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F3(2)For the purposes of sections 48 to 50, a person (B) is sexually exploited if—
(a)on at least one occasion and whether or not compelled to do so, B offers or provides sexual services to another person in return for payment or a promise of payment to B or a third person, or
(b)an indecent image of B is recorded;
and “sexual exploitation” is to be interpreted accordingly.]
(3)In subsection (2), “payment” means any financial advantage, including the discharge of an obligation to pay or the provision of goods or services (including sexual services) gratuitously or at a discount.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 51(1) omitted (3.5.2015) by virtue of Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 68(6)(a), 88(1); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(l)
F2Ss. 47-51 repealed (N.I.) (2.2.2009) by The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1769 (N.I. 2)), arts. 1, 78(c), Sch. 3 (with Sch. 2 para. 1); S.R. 2008/510, art. 2
F3S. 51(2) substituted (3.5.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 68(6)(b), 88(1); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(l)