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Part 1E+W+N.I.List of offences for England and Wales
Offences Against the PersonE+W+N.I.
MurderE+W+N.I.
1E+W+N.I.Murder.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Attempted murderE+W+N.I.
2E+W+N.I.An offence under section 1 of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 (c. 47) of attempting to commit murder.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Soliciting murderE+W+N.I.
3E+W+N.I.An offence under section 4 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861 (c. 100).
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
ManslaughterE+W+N.I.
4E+W+N.I.Manslaughter.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
[F1Corporate manslaughterE+W+N.I.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 5 para. 4A and cross-heading inserted (6.4.2008) by Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (c. 19), ss. 26, 27, Sch. 2 para. 3(2); S.I. 2008/401, art. 2
4AE+W+N.I.An offence under section 1 of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 5 para. 4A and cross-heading inserted (6.4.2008) by Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (c. 19), ss. 26, 27, Sch. 2 para. 3(2); S.I. 2008/401, art. 2
KidnappingE+W+N.I.
5E+W+N.I.Kidnapping.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Sexual OffencesE+W+N.I.
RapeE+W+N.I.
6E+W+N.I.An offence under section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 1956 (c. 69) or section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42).
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Attempted rapeE+W+N.I.
7E+W+N.I.An offence under section 1 of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 of attempting to commit an offence under section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 1956 or section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Intercourse with a girl under thirteenE+W+N.I.
8E+W+N.I.An offence under section 5 of the Sexual Offences Act 1956.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Incest by a man with a girl under thirteenE+W+N.I.
9E+W+N.I.An offence under section 10 of the Sexual Offences Act 1956 alleged to have been committed with a girl under thirteen.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Assault by penetrationE+W+N.I.
10E+W+N.I.An offence under section 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42).
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consentE+W+N.I.
11E+W+N.I.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.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Rape of a child under thirteenE+W+N.I.
12E+W+N.I.An offence under section 5 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Attempted rape of a child under thirteenE+W+N.I.
13E+W+N.I.An offence under section 1 of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 (c. 47) of attempting to commit an offence under section 5 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Assault of a child under thirteen by penetrationE+W+N.I.
14E+W+N.I.An offence under section 6 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Causing a child under thirteen to engage in sexual activityE+W+N.I.
15E+W+N.I.An offence under section 8 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 where it is alleged that an activity involving penetration within subsection (2)(a) to (d) of that section was caused.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choiceE+W+N.I.
16E+W+N.I.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.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Causing a person with a mental disorder impeding choice to engage in sexual activityE+W+N.I.
17E+W+N.I.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.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Drugs OffencesE+W+N.I.
Unlawful importation of Class A drugE+W+N.I.
18E+W+N.I.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)).
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Unlawful exportation of Class A drugE+W+N.I.
19E+W+N.I.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).
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Fraudulent evasion in respect of Class A drugE+W+N.I.
20E+W+N.I.An offence under section 170(1) or (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)).
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Producing or being concerned in production of Class A drugE+W+N.I.
21E+W+N.I.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).
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Criminal Damage OffencesE+W+N.I.
Arson endangering lifeE+W+N.I.
22E+W+N.I.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.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Causing explosion likely to endanger life or propertyE+W+N.I.
23E+W+N.I.An offence under section 2 of the Explosive Substances Act 1883 (c. 3).
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Intent or conspiracy to cause explosion likely to endanger life or propertyE+W+N.I.
24E+W+N.I.An offence under section 3(1)(a) of the Explosive Substances Act 1883.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
War Crimes and TerrorismE+W+N.I.
Genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimesE+W+N.I.
25E+W+N.I.An offence under section 51 or 52 of the International Criminal Court Act 2001 (c. 17).
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Grave breaches of the Geneva ConventionsE+W+N.I.
26E+W+N.I.An offence under section 1 of the Geneva Conventions Act 1957 (c. 52).
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Directing terrorist organisationE+W+N.I.
27E+W+N.I.An offence under section 56 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11).
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Hostage-takingE+W+N.I.
28E+W+N.I.An offence under section 1 of the Taking of Hostages Act 1982 (c. 28).
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
ConspiracyE+W+N.I.
ConspiracyE+W+N.I.
29E+W+N.I.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.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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