Section 6: Assault of a child under 13 by penetration

Sexual Offences Act 2003 (2003 c. 42)

(1) A person commits an offence if—

(a) he intentionally penetrates the vagina or anus of another person with a part of his body or anything else,

(b) the penetration is sexual, and

(2) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable, on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for life.

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk as captured on 2026-08-27. Statute is amended over time — check the source below for the version in force. This is a reference, not legal advice.

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Assault of a child under 13 by penetration

s.5 Rape of a child under 13 s.7 Sexual assault of a child under 13

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