Sexual Offences Act 2003 A Guide to the New Law

Author: Paul Lewis
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
ISBN: 9781853289651
Published In: February 2004
Format: Paperback , 256 pages
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The Sexual Offences Act is the most far-reaching and comprehensive legislative reform in the area for over 100 years. It overhauls and consolidates all sexual offences into one major Act and introduces and defines a number of new offences.

This guide provides detailed advice on the practical implications of these radical changes including:

strengthening and modernising the law on sex offences, including consent, indecency, prostitution, trafficking, sexual assault and rape
increased protection for children and vulnerable people
the introduction of measures to tighten the requirements of the sex offender's register and improve monitoring of offenders.

Written by a practising criminal lawyer, this authoritative guide is essential reading for criminal lawyers who need to advise clients on the new law. In addition to detailed commentary the book includes the full text of the Act.

Part 1: Offences:
1. Introduction;
2. New sexual offences;
3. Child sex offences;
4. Abuse of position of trust;
5. Familial sexual offences;
6. Offences against persons with a mental disorder;
7. Offences relating to prostitution, pornography and trafficking;
8. Other offences;
Part 2: Notifications and orders:
9. Notification requirements;
10. Sexual Offences Prevention Orders;
11. Foreign Travel Orders;
12. Risk of Sexual Harm Orders;
13. Miscellaneous provisions and amendments contained within the Act;
Part 3: The Sexual Offences Act 2003;
Appendix.

Paul Lewis is a Partner and Solicitor Advocate at David Phillips and Partners in Liverpool. He is coeditor of, and a regular lecturer for, CrimeLine, the online weekly criminal law updater. His experience in handling sex offence cases has meant he has been consulted by the All Party Group into Abuse at Children's Homes and instructed on the recommendation of FASO, representing those falsely accused of sexual offences.