Sexual Servitude
– 53C-53D of the Crimes Act 1958
Sexual servitude offences arise generally out of brothels and other forms of prostitution. The Courts treat it very seriously and have been sentencing people to some very long periods in prison for these offences.
We currently do not have examples of the offence of Sexual Servitude.
In a case of Sexual Servitude, the following defences may be applicable to the charge:
You can also defend the charge on the basis that there was no commercial element. You can also defend the charge on the basis that there was no threat, force, fraud or misrepresentation.
You can also defend the charge on the basis that there was no commercial element. You can also defend the charge on the basis that there was no threat, force, fraud or misrepresentation.
This is a serious offence that will almost always mean that you serve a prison term if you are found guilty. It is an indictable charge which means that your case must be heard in the County Court. If you defend the charges it will be heard before a jury.
What penalties can be imposed for a charge of Sexual Servitude?
- Adjournment of the Charges on Undertaking (Good Behaviour Bond)
- Fine
- Community Corrections Order
- Suspended Prison Sentence
- Detention in Youth Residential Centre or Youth Training Centre
- Term of Imprisonment
The legislation for this offence can be found on section 53C-53D of Crimes Act 1958.
The Prosecution need to show that you caused another by threat, force, fraud or misrepresentation to provide sexual services for commercial benefit.
The Prosecution need to show that you caused another by threat, force, fraud or misrepresentation to provide sexual services for commercial benefit.
Links to further information about the charge of Sexual Servitude:
We currently do not have any sentencing info for the offence of Sexual Servitude.
