3. Is there a difference if the premises involved the use of children under 13 years of age for the purpose of prostitution or unlawful sexual acts?

3. Is there a difference if the premises involved the use of children under 13 years of age for the purpose of prostitution or unlawful sexual acts?

Yes. According to section 140 of the Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200), an owner or occupier of any premises who manages or assists in the management or control of the premises or vessel, who induces or knowingly suffers a girl or boy under 13 to resort to or be on the premises or vessel for the purposes of an unlawful sexual act or for prostitution shall be guilty of an offence. The maximum penalty for that offence on indictment is life imprisonment.