UK CRIMINAL offences and their corresponding maximum sentences

UK CRIMINAL offences and their corresponding maximum sentences The table below is a quick reference guide with offences and their corresponding maximum sentences. OFFENCE : CONTRARY TO : HOMICIDE AND RELATED GRAVE OFFENCES MAXIMUM PENALTY : Murder Common law Attempted Murder Common law Manslaughter Common law Soliciting to commit murder Child destruction Infanticide Causing explosion likely to endanger life or property 1861 s.4 Infant (Preservation) Act 1929 s.1(1) Infanticide Act 1938 s.1(1) Explosive Substances Act 1883 s.2 Attempt to cause explosion, making or keeping explosive etc. Explosive Substances Act 1883 s.3 OFFENCES INVOLVING SERIOUS VIOLENCE OR DAMAGE, AND SERIOUS DRUGS OFFENCES Destroying, damaging or endangering the safety of an aircraft Endangering the safety of an aircraft Racially-aggravated arson (endangering life) Aviation Security Act 1982 s. 2 Aviation Security Act 1982 s. 2(1)(b) Crime and Disorder Act 1998 s. 30 Kidnapping Common law False imprisonment Common law Torture Aggravated criminal damage Aggravated arson Arson (where value exceeds 30,000) Hostage-taking Act s.134 Criminal Damage Act 1971 s.1(2) Criminal Damage Act 1971 s.1(2), (3) Criminal Damage Act 1971 s.1(3) Taking of Hostages Act 1982 s.1 Hijacking Aviation Security

Other acts endangering or likely to endanger the safety of an aircraft Hijacking of ships Endagering safety at aerodromes Seizing or exercising control of fixed platforms Destroying fixed platforms or endangering their safety Other acts endangering or likely to endanger safety navigation Offences involving threats Offences relating to Channel Tunnel trains and the tunnel system Genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and related offences other than one involving murder Possession of firearm with intent to endanger life Possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence Use of firearm to resist arrest Possession of firearm at time of committing or being arrested for offence specified in schedule 1 to that Act Possession of firearm with criminal intent Act 1982 s. 1 Aviation Security Act 1982 s. 3 Aviation & Maritime Security Act 1990 s.9 Aviation & Maritime Security Act 1990 s.1 Aviation & Maritime Security Act 1990 s.10 Aviation & Maritime Security Act 1990 s.11 Aviation & Maritime Security Act 1990 s.12 Aviation & Maritime Security Act 1990 s.13 Channel Tunnel Security Order 1994 International Criminal Court Act 2001 s.51 or s.52 1968 s.16 1968 s.16a 1968 s.17(1) 1968 s.17(2) 1968 s.18 Possession or acquisition of certain prohibited weapons etc. 1968 s.5 Possessing or distributing prohibited weapon or ammunition (5 year minimum sentence) Trespassing with firearm or imitation firearm in a building Carrying firearm or imitation firearm in public place 1968 1968 1968 30 years

Shortening a shot gun; conversion of firearm Trading in firearms without being registered as firearms dealer Selling firearm to person without a certificate Repairing, testing etc. firearm without a certificate 1968 1968 1968 1968 Falsifying certificate etc. with view to acquisition of firearm 1968 Carrying of any offensive weapon in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse Manufacture, sale, hire, offer for sale or hire, exposure or possession for the purpose of sale or hire, or lending or giving to any other person and the importation of flick knives and gravity knives (fine up to 5000) Having an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place without good reason or lawful authority. (An exemption applies to folding pocket knives with a blade of less than three inches). unlawful marketing of knives as suitable for combat, or in ways likely to stimulate or encourage violent behaviour Prevention of Crime Act 1953 s.1 Restriction of Offensive Weapons Act 1959 s1(1) Act 1988 S139 Knives Act 1997 Aggravated burglary Theft Act 1968 s.10 Robbery or assault with intent to rob Theft Act 1968 s.8 Armed robbery Theft Act 1968 s.8(1) Assault with weapon with intent to rob Theft Act 1968 s.8(2) Blackmail Theft Act 1968 s.21 Riot Violent disorder Contamination of goods with intent Causing death by dangerous driving Causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drink or drugs Public Order Act 1986 s.1 Public Order Act 1986 s.2 Public Order Act 1986 s.38 Road Traffic Act 1988 s.1 Road Traffic Act 1988 s.3a Aggravated vehicle taking resulting in death Theft Act 1968 s.12a Causing danger to road users Attempting to choke, suffocate, strangle etc. Road Traffic Act 1988 s.22a 1861 s.21 4 years 6 months

Destroying or damaging property other than an offence of arson Causing miscarriage by poison, instrument Making threats to kill Wounding or grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm etc. Endangering the safety of railway passengers Impeding persons endeavouring to escape wrecks Administering chloroform, laudanum etc. Administering poison etc. so as to endanger life Cruelty to persons under 16 Criminal Damage Act 1971 s.1(2) 1861 s.58 1861 s.16 1861 s.18 1861 ss.32, 33, 34 1861 s.17 1861 s.22 1861 s.23 Children and Young Persons Act 1933 s.1 Aiding and abetting suicide Suicide Act 1961 s.2 Prison mutiny Assaulting prison officer whilst possessing firearm etc. Producing or supplying a Class A or B drug Possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply Possession of a Class B or C drug with intent to supply Manufacture and supply of scheduled substances Fraudulent evasion of controls on Class A and B drugs Illegal importation of Class A and B drugs Offences in relation to proceeds of drug trafficking Prison Security Act 1992 s.1 Act 1991 s.90 Act 1971 s.4 Act 1971 s.5 Act 1971 s.5 (International Co-operation) Act 1990 s.12 1979 s.170(2)(b), (c) 1979 s.50 Drug Trafficking

Offences in relation to money laundering investigations Practitioner contravening drug supply regulations Cultivation of cannabis plant Occupier knowingly permitting drugs offences etc. Activities relating to opium Drug trafficking offences at sea Firing on Revenue vessel Making or possession of explosive in suspicious circumstances Causing bodily injury by explosives Using explosive or corrosives with intent to cause grievous bodily harm Hostage taking Act 1994 ss.49, 50 and 51 Drug Trafficking Act 1994 ss.52 and 53 Act 1971 ss.12 and 13 Act 1971 s.6 Act 1971 s.8 Act 1971 s.9 (International Co-operation) Act 1990 s.18 1979 s.85 Explosive Substances Act 1883 s.4(1) 1861 s.28 1861 s.29 Taking of Hostages Act 1982 s.1 international protection of nuclear material Nuclear Material (Offences) Act 1983 s.2 Placing explosives with intent to cause bodily injury Membership of proscribed organisations Support or meeting of proscribed organisations Uniform of proscribed organisations Fund-raising for terrorism Other offences involving money or property to be used for terrorism Disclosure prejudicing, or interference of material relevant 1861 s.30 2000 s.11 2000 s.12 2000 s.13 2000 s.15 2000 ss.16-18

to, investigation of terrorism 2000 s.39 Weapons training Directing terrorist organisation Possession of articles for terrorist purposes Unlawful collection of information for terrorist purposes Incitement of terrorism overseas Concealing criminal property Involvement in arrangements facilitating the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal property Acquisition, use or possession of criminal property Failure to disclose knowledge or suspicion of money laundering: regulated sector Failure to disclose knowledge or suspicion of money laundering: nominated officers in the regulated sector Failure to disclose knowledge or suspicion of money laundering: other nominated officers Tipping off Disclosure under sections 330, 331, 332 or 333 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 otherwise than in the form and manner prescribed Causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable adult Female circumcision Female genital mutilation Assisting a girl to mutilate her own genitalia Assisting a non-uk person to mutilate overseas a girl's genitalia 2000 s.54 2000 s.56 2000 s.57 2000 s.58 2000 s.59 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 s.327 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 s.328 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 s.329 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 s.330 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 s.331 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 s.332 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 s.333 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 s.339(1a) Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 s.5 Prohibition of Female Circumcision Act 1985 s.1 Female Geneital Mutilation Act 2003 s.1 Female Geneital Mutilation Act 2003 s.2 Female Geneital Mutilation Act 2003 s.3

LESSER OFFENCES INVOLVING VIOLENCE OR DAMAGE, AND LESS SERIOUS DRUGS OFFENCES Racially-aggravated assault - ABH or GBH Racially-aggravated common assault Racially-aggravated criminal damage Unlawful wounding Assault occasioning actual bodily harm Concealment of birth Abandonment of children under two Arson (other than aggravated arson) where value does not exceed 30,000 Criminal damage (other than aggravated criminal damage) Possession of firearm without certificate Carrying loaded firearm in public place Trespassing with a firearm Shortening of shotgun or possession of shortened shotgun Shortening of smooth bore gun Possession or acquisition of shotgun without certificate Possession of firearms by person convicted of crime Acquisition by or supply of firearms to person denied them Dealing in firearms Crime and Disorder Act 1998 s. 29(1) Crime and Disorder Act 1998 s. 29 Crime and Disorder Act 1998 s. 30(1) 1861 s.20 1861 s.47 1861 s.60 1861 s.27 Criminal Damage Act 1971 s.1(3) Criminal Damage Act 1971 s.1(1) 1968 s.1 1968 s.19 1968 s.20 1968 s.4 Firearms Amendment Act 1988 s.6(1) 1968 s.2 1968 s.21(4) 1968 s.21(5) 1968 s.3 Failure to comply with certificate when transferring firearm 1968 s.42 Permitting an escape Rescue Common law Common law

Escaping from lawful custody without force Breach of prison Harbouring escaped prisoners Common law Common law Act 1961 s.22 Assisting prisoners to escape Prison Act 1952 s.39 Fraudulent evasion of agricultural levy Offender armed or disguised Making threats to destroy or damage property Possessing anything with intent to destroy or damage property Child abduction by connected person Child abduction by other person Bomb hoax Producing or supplying Class C drug Possession of a Class C drug with intent to supply Fraudulent evasion of controls on Class C drugs Illegal importation of Class C drugs Possession of Class A drug Failure to disclose knowledge or suspicion of money laundering Tipping-off in relation to money laundering investigations Assaults on officers saving wrecks 1979 s.68a(1) and (2) 1979 s.86 Criminal Damage Act 1971 s.2 Criminal Damage Act 1971 s.3 Child Abduction Act 1984 s.1 Child Abduction Act 1984 s.2 Criminal Law Act 1977 s.51 Act 1971 s.4 Act 1971 s.5(3) 1979 s.170(2)(b), (c) 1979 s.50 Act 1971 s.5(2) Drug Trafficking Offences Act 1986 s.26b Drug Trafficking Offences Act 1986 s.26c 1861 s.37 Attempting to injure or alarm the Sovereign Treason Act 1842 s.2

Assisting illegal entry or harbouring persons Employment of adults subject to immigration control: penalty notice Administering poison with intent to injure etc. Neglecting to provide food for or assaulting servants etc. Setting spring guns with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm Supplying instrument etc. to cause miscarriage Endeavouring to conceal a birth Failure to disclose information about terrorism Circumcision of females Breaking or injuring submarine telegraph cables Immigration Act 1971 s.25 Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 S.15(2) 1861 s.24 1861 s.26 1861 s.31 1861 s.59 1861 s.60 2000 s.19 Prohibition of Female Circumcision Act 1985 s.1 Submarine Telegraph Act 1885 s.3 Failing to keep dogs under proper control resulting in injury Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 s.3 Making gunpowder etc. to commit offences Stirring up racial hatred Administering drugs to obtain intercourse Procurement of a woman by threats 1861 s.64 Public Order Act 1986 ss.18-23 SEXUAL OFFENCES AND OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN Procurement of a woman by false pretences Attempted sexual intercourse with girl under 13 Procurement of a defective Intercourse with a defective Act 1956 s.4 Act 1956 s.2 Act 1956 s.3 Act 1956 s.5 Act 1956 s.9 Act 1956 s.7 10,000

Incest by man with a girl under 13 Incest by woman with a girl under 13 Attempted incest by man with a girl over 13 Gross indecency between male of 21 or over and male under 16 Indecent assault on a woman Indecent assault on a man Abuse of position of trust Man living on earnings of prostitution Woman exercising control over prostitute Living on earnings of male prostitution Inciting girl under 16 to have incestuous sexual intercourse Ill-treatment of persons of unsound mind Abduction of unmarried girl under 18 from parent Abduction of unmarried girl under 16 from parent Abduction of defective from parent Causing prostitution of women Procuration of girl under 21 Detention of woman in brothel Permitting girl under 16 to use premises for intercourse Permitting defective to use premises for intercourse Causing or encouraging prostitution of, intercourse with or indecent assault on girl under 16 Causing or encouraging prostitution of defective Soliciting by men Keeping a brothel Act 1956 s.10 Act 1956 s.11 Act 1956 s.10 Act 1956 s.13 Act 1956 s.14 Act 1956 s.15 (Amendment) Act 2000 s.3 Act 1956 s.30 Act 1956 s.31 Act 1967 s.5 Criminal Law Act 1977 s.54 Mental Health Act 1983 s.127 Act 1956 s.19 Act 1956 s.20 Act 1956 s.21 Act 1956 s.22 Act 1956 s.23 Act 1956 s.24 Act 1956 s.26 Act 1956 s.27 Act 1956 s.28 Act 1956 s.29 Act 1956 s.32 Act 1956 s.33 6 months

Ill-treatment of patients Sexual intercourse with patients Sexual assault Causing sexual activity without penetration Paying for sexual services - penetration of a child aged 16 or 17 Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child Causing a child to watch a sexual act Child sex offence committed by person under 18 Meeting child following sexual grooming Abuse of trust: sexual activity with a child Abuse of position of trust: causing a child to engage in sexual activity Abuse of trust: sexual activity in the presence of a child Abuse of position of trust: causing a child to watch sexual activity Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a person with a mental disorder Causing a person with a mental disorder to watch a sexual act Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a person with a mental disorder Causing a person with a mental disorder to watch a sexual act Care workers: sexual activity in presence of a person with a mental disorder Care workers: causing a person with a mental disorder to watch a sexual act Causing or inciting prostitution for gain Controlling prostitution for gain Administering a substance with intent Committing offence with intent to commit sexual offence Trespass with intent to commit sexual offence Mental Health Act 1983 s.127 Mental Health Act 1959 s.128 Act 2003 s.3 Act 2003 s. 4 Act 2003 s. 47 Act 2003 s. 11 Act 2003 s. 12 Act 2003 s. 13 Act 2003 s. 15 Act 2003 s. 16 Act 2003 s. 17 Act 2003 s. 18 Act 2003 s. 19 Act 2003 s. 32 Act 2003 s. 33 Act 2003 s. 36 Act 2003 s. 37 Act 2003 s. 40 Act 2003 s. 41 Act 2003 s. 52 Act 2003 s. 53 Act 2003 s. 61 Act 2003 s. 62 Act 2003 s. 63

Sex with adult relative: penetration Sex with adult relative: consenting to penetration Exposure Voyeurism Intercourse with an animal Sexual penetration of a corpse Creulty to children BURGLARY ETC Act 2003 s. 64 Act 2003 s.65 Act 2003 s. 66 Act 2003 s. 67 Act 2003 s. 69 Act 2003 s. 70 s1 Children & Young Persons Act 1933 Burglary (domestic) Theft Act 1968 s.9(3)(a) Aggravated burglary Theft Act 1968 s10 Going equipped to steal Theft Act 1968 s.25 Burglary with intent to inflict GBH on a person or do unlawful damage to a building or anything in it (dwelling) Burglary with intent to inflict GBH on a person or do unlawful damage to a building or anything in it (nondwelling) Theft Act 1968 s9 Theft Act 1968 s9 Burglary with intent to commit rape (dwelling) Theft Act 1968 s9 Burglary with intent to commit rape (non-dwelling) Theft Act 1968 s9 Burglary (non-domestic) Theft Act 1968 s.9(3)(b) OTHER OFFENCES OF DISHONESTY Destruction of registers of births etc. Forgery Act 1861 s.36 Making false entries in copies of registers sent to register Forgery Act 1861 s.37 Possession (with intention) of false identity documents Possession (with intention) of apparatus or material for making false identity documents Possession (without reasonable excuse) of false identity documents or apparatus or material for making false identity documents Undischarged bankrupt being concerned in a company Counterfeiting notes and coins Identity Cards Act 2006 s.25(1) Identity Cards Act 2006 s.25(3) Identity Cards Act 2006 s.25(5) Insolvency Act 1986 s. 360 Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 s.14

Passing counterfeit notes and coins Offences involving custody or control of counterfeit notes and coins Making, custody or control of counterfeiting materials etc. Illegal importation: counterfeit notes or coins Fraudulent evasion: counterfeit notes or coins VAT offences Fraudulent evasion of duty Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 s.15 Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 s.16 Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 s.175 1979 s.50 1979 s.170(2)(b), (c) Value Added Tax Act 1994 s. 72(1-8) 1979 s. 170(1)(b) Theft Theft Act 1968 s.1 Removal of articles from places open to the public Theft Act 1968 s.11 Abstraction of electricity Theft Act 1968 s.13 Obtaining property by deception Theft Act 1968 s.15 Obtaining pecuniary advantage by deception Theft Act 1968 s.16 False accounting Theft Act 1968 s.17 Handling stolen goods Theft Act 1968 s.22 Obtaining services by deception Theft Act 1978 s.1 Evasion of liability by deception Theft Act 1978 s.2 Illegal importation: not elsewhere specified Counterfeiting Customs documents Fraudulent evasion: not elsewhere specified 1979 s.50 1979 s.168 1979 s.170(2)(b),

Forgery Copying false instrument with intent Using a false instrument Using a copy of a false instrument Custody or control of false instruments etc. Offences in relation to dies or stamps Counterfeiting of dies or marks (c) Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 s.1 Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 s.2 Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 s.3 Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 s.4 Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 s.5 Stamp Duties 1891 s.13 Hallmarking Act 1973 s.6 Fraud by false representation Fraud Act 2006 s.2 Fraud by failing to disclose information Fraud Act 2006 s.3 Fraud by abuse of position Fraud Act 2006 s.4 Possession etc of articles for use in frauds Fraud Act 2006 s.6 Making or supplying articles for use in frauds Fraud Act 2006 s.7 Participating in fraudulent business carried on by sole trader etc. Fraud Act 2006 s.9 Obtaining services dishonestly Fraud Act 2006 s.11 Breach of anti-social behaviour order MISCELLANEOUS OTHER OFFENCES Breach of community sentences - Increase the severity of the existing sentence or Revoke the existing sentence and proceed as though sentencing for the original offence. Breach of sex offender order Racially-aggravated public order offence Racially aggravated harassment/putting another in fear of violence Crime and Disorder Act 1998 s. 1(10) Act 2003 Crime and Disorder Act 1998 s. 2(8) Crime and Disorder Act 1998 s. 31(1) Crime and Disorder Act 51 weeks custody (if custody was not available for the original offence)

Having an article with a blade or point in a public place Breach of harassment injunction Putting people in fear of violence Offences in relation to certain dangerous articles Breach of restraining order Being drunk on an aircraft Possession of offensive weapon Affray Assault with intent to resist arrest Unlawful eviction and harassment of occupier Fraudulent evasion of the prohibition on importing indecent or obcene articles Obscene articles intended for publication for gain Gross indecency between males (other than where one is 21 or over and the other is under 16) Solicitation for immoral purposes Buggery of males of 16 or over otherwise than in private Acts outraging public decency Offences of publication of obscene matter Keeping a disorderly house Indecent display 1998 s. 32(1) Act 1988 s. 139 Protection from Harassment Act 1997 s. 3(6) Protection from Harassment Act 1997 s. 4(1) Aviation Security Act 1982 Protection from Harassment Act 1997 s. 5(5) Air Navigation Order 2005, article 75 Prevention of Crime Act 1953 s.1 Public Order Act 1986 s.3 1861 s.38 Protection from Eviction Act 1977 s.1 Customs & 1979 s.170 Obscene Publications Act 1964 s.1 Act 1956 s.13 Act 1956 s.32 Act 1956 s.12 Common law Obscene Publications Act 1959 s.2 Common law; Disorderly Houses Act 1751 s.8 Indecent Displays (Control) Act 1981 s.1 4 years 3 years

Presentation of obscene performance Theatres Act 1968 s.2 Procurement of intercourse by threats etc. Causing prostitution of women Detention of woman in brothel or other premises Procurement of a woman by false pretences Procuring others to commit homosexual acts Trade description offences (9 offences) Misconduct endangering ship or persons on board ship Obstructing engine or carriage on railway Offences relating to the safe custody of controlled drugs Possession of Class B or C drug Wanton or furious driving Dangerous driving Forgery and misuse of driving documents Forgery of driving documents Forgery etc. of licences and other documents Mishandling or falsifying parking documents etc. Act 1956 s.2 Act 1956 s.22 Act 1956 s.24 Act 1956 s.3 Act 1967 s.4 Trade Descriptions Act 1968 ss.1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 Merchant Shipping Act 1970 s.27 Malicious Damage Act 1861 s.36 Act 1971 s.11 Act 1971 s.5(2) 1861 s.35 Road Traffic Act 1988 s.2 Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 s.65 Road Traffic Act 1960 s.233 Road Traffic Act 1988 s.173 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 s.115 Aggravated vehicle taking Theft Act 1968 s.12a Failing to stop or failing to report Road Traffic Act 1988 Failing to nominate a driver at the time of an alleged offence Road Traffic Act 1988 S.172 Amended 2007 Forgery, alteration, fraud of licences etc. Vehicle and Registration 6 months imprisonment and/ or 5,000 fine 6 points and a fine of 1000.

Act 1994 s.44 Making off without payment Theft Act 1978 s.3 Agreeing to indemnify sureties Bail Act 1976 s.9(1) Sending prohibited articles by post Impersonating Customs officer Obstructing Customs officer Post Office Act 1953 s.11 1979 s.13 1979 s.16 OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE AND SIMILAR OFFENCES Conspiring to commit offences outside the United Kingdom (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Act 1998 s. 5 Perverting the course of public justice Common law Perjuries (7 offences) Perjury Act 1911 ss.1-7(2) Corrupt transactions with agents Corruption in public office Embracery Fabrication of evidence with intent to mislead a tribunal Personation of jurors Concealing an arrestable offence Assisting offenders False evidence before European Court Prevention of Corruption Act 1906 s.1 Public Bodies Corrupt Practices Act 1889 s.1 Common law Common law Common law Criminal Law Act 1967 s.5 Criminal Law Act 1967 s.4(1) European Communities Act 1972 s.11 Personating for purposes of bail etc. Forgery Act 1861 s.34 Intimidating a witness, juror etc. Harming, threatening to harm a witness, juror etc. Prejudicing a drug trafficking investigation Giving false statements to procure cremation and Public Order Act 1994 s.51(1) and Public Order Act 1994 s.51(2) Drug Trafficking Act 1994 s.58(1) Cremation Act

False statement tendered under section 9 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 1902 s.8(2) Act 1967 s.89 Making a false statement to obtain interim possession order and Public Order Act 1994 s.75(1) Making false statement to resist making of interim possession order False statement tendered under section 5B of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 Making false statement to authorised officer Rape Sexual intercourse with girl under 13 Attempted sexual intercourse with girl under 13 Sexual intercourse with defective Incest by man with a girl under 13 Buggery of person under 16 Indecency with children under 14 Taking, having etc. indecent photographs of children Possession of indecent photograph of a child Assault with intent to commit buggery Abduction of woman by force Permitting girl under 13 to use premises for sexual intercourse Allowing or procuring child under 16 to go abroad to perform Abduction of unmarried girl under 16 from parent Permitting girl under 16 to use premises for intercourse and Public Order Act 1994 s.75(2) Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 s.106 Trade Descriptions Act 1968 s.29(2) SERIOUS SEXUAL OFFENCES Act 1956 s.1(1) Act 1956 s.5 Act 1956 s.5 Act 1956 s.7 Act 1956 s. 10 Act 1956 s.12 Indecency with Children Act 1960 s.1(1) Protection of Children Act 1978 s.1 Act 1988 s.160 Act 1956 s.16 Act 1956 s.17 Act 1956 s.25 Children and Young Persons Act 1933 ss.25, 26 Act 1956 s.20 Act 1956 s.26

Causing or encouraging prostitution of girl under 16 Rape Assault by penetration Sexual assault Causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent Rape of child under 13 Assault of child under 13 by penetration Sexual assault of child under 13 Causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity Sexual activity with a child Causing a child to engage in sexual activity Arranging or facilitating commission of a child sex offence Sexual activity with a child family member, with penetration (Offender over 18) Sexual activity with a child family member, with penetration (Offender under 18) Inciting a child family member to engage in sexual activity (Offender over 18) Inciting a child family member to engage in sexual activity (Offender under 18) Sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder Causing or inciting a person with a mental disorder to engage in sexual activity Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a person with a mental disorder impeding choice Causing a person with a mental disorder impeding choice to watch a sexual act Inducement, threat or deception to procure sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder Inducing person with mental disorder to engage in sexual activity Engaging in sexual activity in the presence, procured by inducement, threat or deception, of a person with a mental disorder Causing a person with a mental disorder to watch a sexual act by inducement, threat or deception Act 1956 s.28 Act 2003 s. 1 Act 2003 s. 2 Act 2003 s. 3 Act 2003 s. 4 Act 2003 s. 5 Act 2003 s. 6 Act 2003 s. 7 Act 2003 s. 8 Act 2003 s. 9 Act 2003 s. 10 Act 2003 s. 14 Act 2003 s. 25 Act 2003 s. 25 Act 2003 s. 26 Act 2003 s. 26 Act 2003 s. 30 Act 2003 s. 31 Act 2003 s. 32 Act 2003 s. 33 Act 2003 s. 34 Act 2003 s. 35 Act 2003 s. 36 Act 2003 s. 37

Care workers: sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder Care workers: inciting person with mental disorder to engage in sexual act Act 2003 s. 38 Act 2003 s. 39 Paying for sexual services - penetration - of a child under 13 Act 2003 s. 47 Paying for sexual services - penetration - of a child under 16 Act 2003 s. 47 Causing or inciting child prostitution or pornography Controlling a child prostitute Facilitating child prostitution Trafficking into UK for sexual exploitation Trafficking within UK for sexual exploitation Trafficking out of UK for sexual exploitation Act 2003 s. 48 Act 2003 s. 49 Act 2003 s. 50 Act 2003 s. 57 Act 2003 s. 58 Act 2003 s. 59 When passing a sentence of life imprisonment, the judge should make clear what the determinate sentence would have been, and then fix the specified period. The specified period of a life sentence should range from between one-half to two-thirds of the determinate term. The time that the offender has spent in remand should be deducted from the specified period. One-half should be the normal proportion, less time spent in custody. But in some cases, more than onehalf will be appropriate. If a judge specifies a higher proportion than one-half, he or she should state the reasons for doing so. A whole life minimum term sentence can be imposed for the most dangerous offenders, meaning there is no minimum period which can properly be set in that case. A life sentence average tariff is 14years equvalent to a 28yr sentence. However, depending on the age of the offender and mitigating circumstances it can be half that. A 30yr minimum tariff is usually specified for serious offenders usually involving multiple murders. Following their release, life sentence prisoners remain 'on licence' for the rest of their lives. This means that they are subject to supervision by the Probation Service, and may be recalled to custody at any time if the terms of the licence are breached.