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Written question asked by Lord Risby (Conservative) on Monday, 22 January 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 January 2007. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 January 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Sexual Offences Act

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people have been convicted for offences under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 since the Act came into force.
Answer

The Sexual Offences Act 2003 came into force on 1 May 2004. Data from the court proceedings database held by the Office for Criminal Justice Reform shows that in 2004 and 2005 5,126 persons were convicted of offences under the Act.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
111262; 456 c371W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Convictions Sexual offences
Link
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