Part 1Sexual Offences

Rape and other offences against children under 13

7Sexual assault of a child under 13

(1)

A person commits an offence if—

(a)

he intentionally touches another person,

(b)

the touching is sexual, and

(c)

the other person is under 13.

(2)

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 14 years.