SCHEDULE 4Qualifying offences for purposes of section 62
Part 1List of offences
Offences Against the Person
Murder
1
Murder.
Attempted murder
2
An offence under section 1 of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 (c. 47) of attempting to commit murder.
Soliciting murder
3
An offence under section 4 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861 (c. 100).
Manslaughter
4
Manslaughter.
F1Corporate manslaughter
4A
An offence under section 1 of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.
Wounding or causing grievous bodily harm with intent
5
An offence under section 18 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861 (c. 100).
Kidnapping
6
Kidnapping.
Sexual Offences
Rape
7
An offence under section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 1956 (c. 69) or section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42).
Attempted rape
8
An offence under section 1 of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 (c. 47) of attempting to commit an offence under section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 1956 or section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
Intercourse with a girl under thirteen
9
An offence under section 5 of the Sexual Offences Act 1956.
Incest by a man with a girl under thirteen
10
An offence under section 10 of the Sexual Offences Act 1956 alleged to have been committed with a girl under thirteen.
Assault by penetration
11
An offence under section 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
Causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent
12
An offence under section 4 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 where it is alleged that the activity caused involved penetration within subsection (4)(a) to (d) of that section.
Rape of a child under thirteen
13
An offence under section 5 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
Attempted rape of a child under thirteen
14
An offence under section 1 of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 of attempting to commit an offence under section 5 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
Assault of a child under thirteen by penetration
15
An offence under section 6 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
Causing a child under thirteen to engage in sexual activity
16
An offence under section 8 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42) where it is alleged that an activity involving penetration within subsection (2)(a) to (d) of that section was caused.
Sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice
17
An offence under section 30 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 where it is alleged that the touching involved penetration within subsection (3)(a) to (d) of that section.
Causing or inciting a person with a mental disorder impeding choice to engage in sexual activity
18
An offence under section 31 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 where it is alleged that an activity involving penetration within subsection (3)(a) to (d) of that section was caused.
Drugs Offences
Unlawful importation of Class A drug
19
An offence under section 50(2) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2) alleged to have been committed in respect of a Class A drug (as defined by section 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38)).
Unlawful exportation of Class A drug
20
An offence under section 68(2) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 alleged to have been committed in respect of a Class A drug (as defined by section 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971).
Fraudulent evasion in respect of Class A drug
21
An offence under section 170(1) or (2) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 alleged to have been committed in respect of a Class A drug (as defined by section 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971).
Producing or being concerned in production of Class A drug
22
An offence under section 4(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 alleged to have been committed in relation to a Class A drug (as defined by section 2 of that Act).
Supplying or offering to supply Class A drug
23
An offence under section 4(3) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 alleged to have been committed in relation to a Class A drug (as defined by section 2 of that Act).
Theft Offences
Robbery
24
An offence under section 8(1) of the Theft Act 1968 (c. 60) where it is alleged that, at some time during the commission of the offence, the defendant had in his possession a firearm or imitation firearm (as defined by section 57 of the Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27)).
Criminal Damage Offences
Arson endangering life
25
An offence under section 1(2) of the Criminal Damage Act 1971 (c. 48) alleged to have been committed by destroying or damaging property by fire.
Causing explosion likely to endanger life or property
26
An offence under section 2 of the Explosive Substances Act 1883 (c. 3).
Intent or conspiracy to cause explosion likely to endanger life or property
27
An offence under section 3(1)(a) of the Explosive Substances Act 1883.
War Crimes and Terrorism
Genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes
28
An offence under section 51 or 52 of the International Criminal Court Act 2001 (c. 17).
Grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions
29
An offence under section 1 of the Geneva Conventions Act 1957 (c. 52).
Directing terrorist organisation
30
An offence under section 56 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11).
Hostage-taking
31
An offence under section 1 of the Taking of Hostages Act 1982 (c. 28).
Hijacking and Other Offences Relating to Aviation, Maritime and Rail Security
Hijacking of aircraft
32
An offence under section 1 of the Aviation Security Act 1982 (c. 36).
Destroying, damaging or endangering the safety of an aircraft
33
An offence under section 2 of the Aviation Security Act 1982.
F2Hijacking of spacecraft
33A
An offence under paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to the Space Industry Act 2018.
Destroying, damaging or endangering the safety of spacecraft
33B
An offence under paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 to the Space Industry Act 2018.
Hijacking of ships
34
An offence under section 9 of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 (c. 31).
Seizing or exercising control of fixed platforms
35
An offence under section 10 of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990.
Destroying ships or fixed platforms or endangering their safety
36
An offence under section 11 of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990.
Hijacking of Channel Tunnel trains
37
An offence under article 4 of the Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994 (S.I.1994/570).
Seizing or exercising control of the Channel Tunnel system
38
An offence under article 5 of the Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994 (S.I.1994/570).
Conspiracy
Conspiracy
39
An offence under section 1 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45) of conspiracy to commit an offence listed in this Part of this Schedule.
Part 2Supplementary
40
A reference in Part 1 of this Schedule to an offence includes a reference to an offence of aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring the commission of the offence.
41
A reference in Part 1 of this Schedule to an enactment includes a reference to the enactment as enacted and as amended from time to time.