Sexual Offences Bill [Lords] – in a Public Bill Committee am 5:45 pm ar 14 Hydref 2003.
I beg to move amendment No. 352, in
schedule 6, page 98, line 21, at end insert—
'Visiting Forces Act 1952 (c.67)
In the Schedule, in paragraph 1(a) the words ''rape, buggery''; paragraph 1(b)(viii).
Army Act 1955 (3&4Eliz.2 c.18) In section 70(4), the words ''or rape''.'.
Air Force Act 1955 (3&4Eliz.2 c.19) In section 70(4), the words ''or rape''.'.
With this it will be convenient to take Government amendments Nos. 353 and 355 to 371.
These amendments repeal provisions in other legislation. They arise from changes that the Bill makes to existing sexual offences legislation.
Amendment agreed to.
Amendments made: No. 353, in
schedule 6, page 98, line 25, column 2, leave out from 'to' to '47' in line 28.
No. 355, in
schedule 6, page 98, line 29, at end insert—
'Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c.53)
In section 48(2), the words ''or rape''.'.
No. 356, in
schedule 6, page 98, line 43, at end insert—
'Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c.71)
Section 48.'.
No. 357, in
schedule 6, page 99, line 9, at end insert—
'Internationally Protected Persons Act 1978 (c.17)
In section 1(1)(a), the word ''rape,''.
Suppression of Terrorism Act 1978 (c.26)
In section 4(1)(a), the word ''11,''.
In Schedule 1, paragraph 11.'.
No. 358, in
schedule 6, page 99, line 10, column 2, at beginning insert—
'In section 103(2)(c), the words from ''the Indecency with Children Act 1960'' to ''1977 or''.
In Schedule 1, paragraphs 23, 27 and 32.'.
No. 359, in
schedule 6, page 99, line 11, at end insert—
'Criminal Attempts Act 1981 (c.47)
In section 4(5), paragraph (a) and the word ''and'' immediately after it.'.
No. 360, in
schedule 6, page 99, line 15, at end insert—
'Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c.48)
In Schedule 1, paragraph 2, the crossheading immediately before paragraph 12, and paragraphs 12 to 14.'.
No. 361, in
schedule 6, page 99, line 30, at end insert—
'Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c.60)
In section 80(7), the words from ''the Sexual Offences Act 1956'' to ''1977 or''.
In Schedule 1A, paragraph 4 and the crossheading immediately before it.
In Part 1 of Schedule 5, paragraphs 4 and 6 to 8.
In Part 2 of Schedule 5, paragraph 2 and the crossheading immediately before it.
In Part 1 of Schedule 6, paragraph 9.'.
No. 362, in
schedule 6, page 99, line 31, column 2, at beginning insert—
'Section 3.'.
No. 363, in
schedule 6, page 99, line 35, at end insert—
Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c.33)
In section 32(2)(c), the words from ''the Sexual Offences Act 1956'' to ''1977 or''.'.
No. 364, in
schedule 6, page 99, leave out lines 37 and 38.
No. 365, in
schedule 6, page 99, line 40, at end insert—
'Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (c.25)
Section 56(2)(a).
Sexual Offences (Conspiracy and Incitement) Act 1996 (c.29)
In the Schedule, paragraph 1(1)(a).
Sexual Offences (Protected Material) Act 1997 (c.39)
In the Schedule, paragraphs 1 to 4.'.
No. 366, in
schedule 6, page 100, line 17, column 2, leave out 'paragraph' and insert 'paragraphs 36 and'.
No. 367, in
schedule 6, page 100, line 23, at end insert—
'Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (c.23)
In section 35(3)(a), subparagraphs (i) to (iv).'.
No. 368, in
schedule 6, page 100, line 24, at beginning insert—
'Section 161(2)(a) to (e).'.
No. 369, in
schedule 6, page 100, line 28, at end insert—
'In Schedule 4, paragraphs 1(c) to (i), 2(g) to (m) and 3(b) to (r).'.
No. 370, in
schedule 6, page 100, line 39, at end insert—
'Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/435 (N.I. 10))
In Schedule 2, in paragraph (2)(d), subparagraph (x) and the word ''or'' at the end of subparagraph (xi).'.
No. 371, in
schedule 6, page 100, line 40, column 2, leave out from '(a)' to end of line 41.—[The Solicitor-General.]
Schedule 6, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 138 ordered to stand part of the Bill.