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Part 2
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63Rape.
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I1Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
64Indecent assault upon a female.
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I2Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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65An offence under section 52 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861 (c. 100) (indecent assault upon a female).
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I3Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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66An offence under section 53 of that Act (abduction of woman etc.).
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I4Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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67An offence under section 54 of that Act (abduction of woman by force).
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I5Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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68An offence under section 55 of that Act (abduction of unmarried girl under 16 from parent or guardian).
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I6Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
69An offence under section 2 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885 (c. 69) (procuration).
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I7Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
70An offence under section 3 of that Act (procurement of woman or girl by threats etc. or administering drugs).
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I8Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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71An offence under section 4 of that Act (intercourse or attempted intercourse with girl under 14).
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I9Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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72An offence under section 5 of that Act (intercourse or attempted intercourse with girl under 17).
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I10Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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73An offence under section 6 of that Act (permitting girl under 17 to use premises for intercourse).
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I11Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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74An offence under section 7 of that Act (abduction of girl under 18 from parent or guardian).
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I12Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
75An offence under section 8 of that Act (unlawful detention of woman or girl in brothel etc.).
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I13Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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76An offence under section 1 of the Vagrancy Act 1898 (c. 39) (living on earnings of prostitution or soliciting or importuning in a public place).
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I14Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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77An offence under section 1 of the Punishment of Incest Act 1908 (c. 45) (incest by a man).
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I15Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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78An offence under section 2 of that Act (incest by a woman).
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I16Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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79An offence under section 21 of the Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (c. 34) (causing or encouraging seduction or prostitution of girl under 17).
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I17Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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80An offence under section 22 of that Act (indecent conduct towards child).
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I18Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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81An offence under section 9 of the Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 16) of burglary with intent to commit rape.
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I19Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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82An offence under Article 3 of the Protection of Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1047 (N.I. 17)) (indecent photographs of children).
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I20Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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83An offence under section 170 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2) (penalty for fraudulent evasion of duty etc.) in relation to goods prohibited to be imported under section 42 of the Customs Consolidation Act 1876 (c. 36) (indecent or obscene articles).
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I21Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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84An offence under Article 9 of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (S.I. 1980/704 (N.I. 6)) (inciting girl under 16 to have incestuous sexual intercourse).
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I22Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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85An offence under Article 7 of the Homosexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/1536 (N.I. 19)) (procuring others to commit homosexual acts).
Commencement Information
I23Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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86An offence under Article 8 of that Order (living on earnings of male prostitution).
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I24Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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87An offence under Article 122 of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (S.I. 1986/595 (N.I. 4)) (protection of women suffering from severe mental handicap).
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I25Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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88An offence under Article 123 of that Order (protection of patients).
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I26Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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89An offence under Article 15 of the Criminal Justice (Evidence, etc.) (Northern Ireland) Order 1988 (S.I. 1988/1847 (N.I. 17) (possession of indecent photograph of a child).
Commencement Information
I27Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
90An offence under section 15 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42) (meeting a child following sexual grooming etc.).
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I28Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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91An offence under section 16 of that Act (abuse of position of trust: sexual activity with a child).
Commencement Information
I29Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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92An offence under section 17 of that Act (abuse of position of trust: causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity).
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I30Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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93An offence under section 18 of that Act (abuse of position of trust: sexual activity in the presence of a child).
Commencement Information
I31Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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94An offence under section 19 of that Act (abuse of position of trust: causing a child to watch a sexual act).
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I32Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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95An offence under section 47 of that Act (paying for sexual services of a child).
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I33Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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96An offence under section 48 of that Act (causing or inciting child prostitution or pornography).
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I34Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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97An offence under section 49 of that Act (controlling a child prostitute or a child involved in pornography).
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I35Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
98An offence under section 50 of that Act (arranging or facilitating child prostitution or pornography).
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I36Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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99An offence under section 52 of that Act (causing or inciting prostitution for gain).
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I37Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
100An offence under section 53 of that Act (controlling prostitution for gain).
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I38Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
101An offence under section 57 of that Act (trafficking into the UK for sexual exploitation).
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I39Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
102An offence under section 58 of that Act (trafficking within the UK for sexual exploitation).
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I40Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
103An offence under section 59 of that Act (trafficking out of the UK for sexual exploitation).
Commencement Information
I41Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
104An offence under section 66 of that Act (exposure).
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I42Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
105An offence under section 67 of that Act (voyeurism).
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I43Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
106An offence under section 69 of that Act (intercourse with an animal).
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I44Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
107An offence under section 70 of that Act (sexual penetration of a corpse).
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I45Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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108An offence under Article 20 of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1247 (N.I. 13)) (assault with intent to commit buggery).
Commencement Information
I46Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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109An offence under Article 21 of that Order (indecent assault on a male).
Commencement Information
I47Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
110An offence of—
(a)aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring or inciting the commission of an offence specified in this Part of this Schedule,
(b)conspiring to commit an offence so specified, or
(c)attempting to commit an offence so specified.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 17 para. 110(a) modified (prosp.) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 63(1)(2), 94, Sch. 6 para. 48(b) (with Sch. 13 para. 5)
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I48Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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