The Ultimate Police Handbook
Exposure
Exposure
s.66 Sexual Offences Act 2003
Sexual
⚖️ Definition
A person commits an offence if—
(a) he intentionally exposes his genitals, and
(b) he intends that someone will see them and be caused alarm or distress.
(a) he intentionally exposes his genitals, and
(b) he intends that someone will see them and be caused alarm or distress.
📋 Points to Prove
- Intentionally expose
- Genitals
- Intending someone would see them
- And cause them alarm or distress
- Genitals
- Intending someone would see them
- And cause them alarm or distress
⚖️ Powers & Punishment
On summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or both;
On conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years
On conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years
⚖️ Offence Type
Summary
Either Way
Indictable
📄 Charging Codes
SX03128
📁 Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required