Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2000

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Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sexual_Offences_Act_2003
gptkbp:addresses sexual offences against minors
gptkbp:aims_to reduce sexual violence against children
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Sexual_Offences_Act_1956
subsequent legislation
gptkbp:applies_to gptkb:England_and_Wales
gptkbp:effective_date gptkb:2000
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:enforces law enforcement agencies
gptkbp:established new offences related to sexual exploitation
gptkbp:historical_debate legal forums
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2000
gptkbp:impact increased penalties for sexual offences against children
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for age of consent
gptkbp:increased sentences for offenders
gptkbp:influenced_by public outcry over child protection
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Home_Office
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in policy studies
gptkbp:is_associated_with victim support services
gptkbp:is_challenged_by courts
civil liberties organizations
gptkbp:is_cited_in legal cases regarding sexual offences
gptkbp:is_considered_as a landmark legislation
gptkbp:is_criticized_for potentially harsh penalties
debate over age of consent
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:television_channel
parliamentary debates
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by gptkb:human_rights_organizations
government reports
gptkbp:is_implemented_in local authorities
gptkbp:is_influenced_by international human rights standards
gptkbp:is_linked_to social justice issues
gptkbp:is_part_of UK legal framework
a series of reforms in UK sexual offence laws
gptkbp:is_promoted_by child welfare organizations
gptkbp:is_referenced_in academic literature
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:public_safety
gptkb:Sexual_Offences_Act_2003
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by legal scholars
gptkbp:is_subject_to judicial review
public scrutiny
gptkbp:is_supported_by child protection advocates
gptkbp:part_of UK law
gptkbp:passes_through gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:provides guidelines for law enforcement
gptkbp:purpose to provide better protection for children and vulnerable individuals
gptkbp:related_to child sexual abuse
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Sexual_Offences_Act_2003
gptkbp:requires mandatory reporting of certain offences