Clause 20 - Release
Amendment proposed: 24, page 37, line 14, at end insert—
“(ab) but sections 244ZA(8)(a) and (aa) do not apply to any person convicted of—
(a) rape;
(b) assault by penetration;
(c) rape of a child under 13;
(d) assault of a child under 13 by penetration;
(e) inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity;
(f) paying for the sexual services of a child aged under 13;
(g) kidnapping or false imprisonment with the intention of committing a sexual offence;
(h) creating or possessing indecent photographs of children;
(i) grievous bodily harm;
(j) grooming;
(k) stalking;
(l) causing or allowing the death of a vulnerable child or adult; or
(m) death by dangerous driving, and
(ac) but sections 244ZA(8)(a) and (aa) cannot come into force until the Secretary of State has consulted on and ensured exclusions for all offences considered to be serious violence, offences against children, sexual offences and domestic abuse offences, and”.—(Dr Mullan.)