Allowing persons under sixteen to be in brothels

s.3 Children and Young Persons Act 1933

Child Offences

⚖️ Definition

If any person having responsibility for a child or young person who has attained the age of four years and is under the age of sixteen years, allows that child or young person to reside in or to frequent a brothel, he shall be liable

📋 Points to Prove

- A person having responsibility for a child or young person between 4 and 16
- To allow that child to reside in or to frequent a brothel

⚖️ Powers & Punishment

A fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale, or alternatively or in addition thereto, to imprisonment for any term not exceeding six months

⚖️ Offence Type

Summary Either Way Indictable

📁 Crime Recording

PNC Recordable

Crime Report Required