Causing or Inciting a Child Under 16 to Engage in Sexual Activity Involving Penetration
Legislation
Sexual Offences Act 2003
Section 8C
Yes
Classification
Release Information
How this offence affects release dates under the Sentencing Act 2026
Standard Release Provisions Apply
This offence does not trigger section 244ZA(7), so standard release rules apply:
- SDS (post-commencement): One-third (⅓) release point
- SDS (pre-commencement): Halfway (½) release point
- Note: The applicable regime depends on sentence date
Additional Notes
Inserted into the Sexual Offences Act 2003 by section 81(2) of the Crime and Policing Act 2026. Excluded from the Sentencing Act progression model.
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Related Offences
Other offences from the same statute or with similar classification
Sexual Offences Act 1956 s.19
Sexual Offences Act 1956 s.20
Sexual Offences Act 1956 s.23
Sexual Offences Act 1956 s.25
Sexual Offences Act 1956 s.26
Sexual Offences Act 1956 s.28