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Central Chambers Law

Criminal Law

Causing or Inciting Sexual Activity

Understand Your Situation

This offence covers grooming behaviours and coercion. We analyse the communications to prove your intent was not criminal.

Defending Incitement Charges

This offence (Section 8-10 SOA 2003) covers situations where an adult causes a child to engage in sexual activity, or watch a sexual act. It is frequently used in 'online grooming' cases or intra-familial allegations.

We scrutinise the communication. Was there actually an inducement or threat? Or was it a misunderstood conversation? In cases involving teenagers near the age of consent, we explore the context of the relationship. While the age of the child is strict liability, the *nature* of the incitement is open to legal challenge.

Online Allegations?

We challenge the interpretation of your messages. Call us.

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Plan Your Defence

Digital Evidence

The prosecution often relies on chat logs and images. We contextuaise these.

If you believed the person was an adult (in online cases), this can be a defence depending on the specific charge and platform. We fight to ensure that fantasy or roleplay is not conflated with a genuine attempt to cause sexual harm.

Grooming Charges?

Protect your future. Expert defence for sensitive charges.

Legal Aid Availability

For many criminal matters, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, public funding (Legal Aid) may be available to cover your legal costs.

Eligibility is determined by the seriousness of the case and, in some instances, a means assessment. Our team will conduct an immediate, confidential assessment of your eligibility to ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of a robust defence.