Section 63: Trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence

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

Part 1: Sexual Offences

A person commits an offence if—

he is a trespasser on any premises,
he intends to commit a relevant sexual offence on the premises, and
he knows that, or is reckless as to whether, he is a trespasser.

In this section—

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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