Section 13
Meeting following child grooming
of Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017
(2)
In any proceedings under this section, the fact that any offence under section 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 15A or 15B or any offence specified in the Schedule has been committed need not be specified or proven.
(a)
A communicates with Z, a child via social media by pretending to be a teenager and develops a love relationship with Z. A takes a step further and meets Z with the intention of using Z in the making of child sexual abuse material. A is guilty of an offence under this section.
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(b)
A communicates with Z, a child via e-mail and befriends Z. A takes a step further and meets Z with the intention that A’s friends C and B could rape Z. A is guilty of an offence under this section.