The Sexual Offences Act is a significant and far-reaching piece of legislation which modifies and revises the existing legislation relating to sexual activities. A considerable number of new crimes will be redefined, along with the criminalization of certain types of conduct not previously covered by legislation. This book provides a full, clear analysis of the Act, and covers in detail issues such as rape, child sexual abuse, adults with mental disorders and learning disabilities, sex offenders, and recent developments in the law of evidence. Also includes a full copy of the Act.

• A new addition to the well-established 'Blackstone's Guide' series provides a clear and authoritative analysis of this significant new piece of legislation which extensively revises the existing legislation relating to sexual activities
• Written by an expert team of authors who combine professional, academic, and police experience
• For ease of reference, the Guide includes summaries of the provisions of the Act, the schedule for repeals, and a table indicating current and new offence
• Includes the full text of the Sexual Offences Act 2003