Clause 17 - Meeting a child following sexual grooming etc.

Part of Sexual Offences Bill [Lords] – in a Public Bill Committee at 11:00 am on 16 September 2003.

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Photo of Humfrey Malins Humfrey Malins Conservative, Woking 11:00, 16 September 2003

My hon. Friend's example is fascinating. I assume that, if the evidence were overwhelming, the man would be advised to plead guilty. In that case he would automatically be granted a discount, which, despite his background, could bring the sentence down, on a plea, to four and a half years, which would result in even less time being served.