New Elements Sexual Offences Act 2003 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyIdentity, Diversity & DifferenceUniversityAll boards Created by: lucyydaviesCreated on: 11-01-16 15:06 Familial Sexual Offences The law surrounding incest has been reformed - first time since 1956 Those who can be charged with incest against children has been updated to reflect the modern family No longer need to be a blood relative but be involved with the care of the child A child in this case is under the age of 18 1 of 5 Preparatory Offences The intent to commit a sexual offence is now a prosecutable offence The Act has gender neutralised certain offences Such as homosexuals and having sex in public toilets has been updated to anyone having sex in public toilets Shows progress and changes in attitudes towards homosexuals in society 2 of 5 Sex Offenders Attitudes towards sex offenders has hardened in recent years The law reflects this and has changed to meet public opinion The changes enforce existing laws surrounding having to declare about being on the sex offenders list 3 of 5 Child Sexual Abuse The abuse of a position of trust has been updated The law has extended to include young people under the age of 18 Government has created four new offences directed at those who target children under 13 years of age The Act now includes those with learning difficulties or special needs Specifically protects a number of vulnerable persons 4 of 5 Child *********** & Prostitution Public concern surrounding this topic has influenced the law to be revised The law now covers those under the age of 18 Some argue this is too old Because the age of consent is 16, others argue 17 & 18 year olds need to be protected against *********** and prostitution 5 of 5
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