Part 1 E+W+N.I. Sexual Offences

Preparatory offences E+W

63 Trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence E+W

(1) A person commits an offence if—

(a) he is a trespasser on any premises,

(b) he intends to commit a relevant sexual offence on the premises, and

(c) he knows that, or is reckless as to whether, he is a trespasser.

(2) In this section—

• “premises” includes a structure or part of a structure;

• “relevant sexual offence” has the same meaning as in section 62;

• “structure” includes a tent, vehicle or vessel or other temporary or movable structure.

(3) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—

(a) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or both;

(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years.