Part 1Sexual Offences
Rape and other offences against children under 13
7Sexual assault of a child under 13
1
A person commits an offence if—
a
he intentionally touches another person,
b
the touching is sexual, and
c
the other person is under 13.
2
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—
a
on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or both;
b
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 14 years.