Sexual Offences Act 2003
A Guide to the New Law
Published on 1. February 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
226 pages
978-1-85328-965-1 (ISBN)
Description
The Sexual Offences Act is the most far-reaching and comprehensive legislative reform in the area for over 100 years. It aims to overhaul and consolidate all sexual offences into one major Act and to introduce and define 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 new Act.
Reviews / Votes
'A clear and concise guide to the new Act, written with the busy practitioner in mind ... relevant and useful to anyone with a criminal practice. It may also be helpful to anyone whose practice includes education, child protection, persons with mental disorders, or the regulation of the sex trade.' New Law Journal 'Very accessible in style, fully referenced and includes the text of the Act ... an invaluable aid for anyone wishing to get to grips with the new law.' The legal executiveMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
400 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85328-965-1 (9781853289651)
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Person
Paul Lewis is a Partner and Solicitor Advocate at David Philips and Partners in Liverpool. He is co-editor 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 Childrens Homes and instructed on the recommendation of FASO, representing those falsely accused of sexual offences.
Content
Part 1: Offences: Introduction; New sexual offences; Child sex offences; Abuse of position of trust; Familial sexual offences; Offences against persons with a mental disorder; Offences relating to prostitution, pornography and trafficking; Other offences; Part 2: Notifications and orders: Notification requirements; Sexual Offences Prevention Orders; Foreign Travel Orders; Risk of Sexual Harm Orders; Miscellaneous provisions and amendments. Full text of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.