Point in time view as at 07/10/2005.
Sexual Offences Act 2003, Section 6 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.
(1)A person commits an offence if—
(a)he intentionally penetrates the vagina or anus of another person with a part of his body or anything else,
(b)the penetration is sexual, and
(c)the other person is under 13.
(2)A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable, on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for life.
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