Part 1Sexual Offences

Preparatory offences

63Trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence

(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.