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All reference to 'Parts' and 'sections' are from the Explanatory Memorandum to Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008. For other versions of these Explanatory Memorandum, see More Resources.
Matters of Special Interest to the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
Part 2 – Non-consensual sexual offences
Part 3 – Sexual offences against children
Offences against children under 18: abuse of position of trust
Article 23: Abuse of position of trust: sexual activity with a child
Article 24: Abuse of position of trust: causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity
Article 25: Abuse of position of trust: sexual activity in the presence of a child
Article 26: Abuse of position of trust: causing a child to watch a sexual act
Article 27: Abuse of position of trust: acts done in England and Wales or Scotland
Article 30: Articles 23 to 26: exception for spouses and civil partners
Abuse of children under 18 through prostitution and pornography
Article 36: Articles 32 and 33: sexual relationships which pre-date family relationships
Article 38: Causing or inciting child prostitution or pornography
Article 39: Controlling a child prostitute or a child involved in pornography
Article 40: Arranging or facilitating child prostitution or pornography
Part 4 – Sexual offences against a person with a mental disorder
Offences against persons with a mental disorder impeding choice
Inducements to persons with a mental disorder
Care workers for persons with a mental disorder
Article 51: Care workers: sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder
Article 52: Care workers: causing or inciting sexual activity
Article 53: Care workers: sexual activity in the presence of a person with a mental disorder
Article 54: Care workers: causing a person with a mental disorder to watch a sexual act
Article 56: Articles 51 to 54: exception for spouses and civil partners
Article 57: Articles 51 to 54: sexual relationships which pre-date care relationships
Part 6 – Miscellaneous sexual offences
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