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Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud

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The Law - Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud

What the Law states - Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud


Crimes Act 1958 - SECT 57

Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud

57. Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud

(1) A person must not by threats or intimidation procure a person to take part in an act of sexual penetration.

Penalty: Level 5 imprisonment (10 years maximum).

(2) A person must not by any fraudulent means procure a person to take part in an act of sexual penetration.

Penalty: Level 6 imprisonment (5 years maximum).

Maximum Penalty in Victoria



5 - 10 years depending on subsection

What the Prosecution must prove - Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud - Vic


(a)  The accused procured a person to take part in an act of sexual penetration by threats, intimidation or fraudulent means.

Possible Defences - Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud


(a) Factual dispute.

(b) Identification dispute.

(c) Lack of intent.

Which court will hear the charge of Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud


County Court.
Appeal Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud Charge
Article published on 09/01/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
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