Sex Offences
Indecent Assault / Acts of Gross indecency
Indecent Assault / Acts of Gross indecency
A person who acts indecently or who commits an act of gross indecency may be charged with an offence.
Indecent Assault
Here, maximum penalties will differ based on whether the victim is under 14 (aggravated) or not. If aggravated, the maximum penalty will be 10 years imprisonment. If the victim is older than 14, the maximum penalty will be 8 years imprisonment
Acts of Gross Indecency
Gross indecency refers to acts that occur in the presence of any person under the age of 16. Consent is not a defence in these scenarios and maximum penalties will differ depending on previous offences:
- For a first offence of gross indecency, it is 3 years imprisonment.
- For any subsequent offences of gross indecency, it is 5 years imprisonment.
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