Section 61: Administering a substance with intent

Sexual Offences Act 2003 · 2003 c. 42View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 1: Sexual Offences

A person commits an offence if he intentionally administers a substance to, or causes a substance to be taken by, another person (B)—

knowing that B does not consent, and
with the intention of stupefying or overpowering B, so as to enable any person to engage in a sexual activity that involves B.

A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—

on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or both;
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years.

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