Part 1Sexual Offences

Rape and other offences against children under 13

6Assault of a child under 13 by penetration

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.