35CTaking part in a sexual act

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35C Taking part in a sexual act

A person takes part in a sexual act if—

(a) the person is sexually penetrated or sexually touched—

(i) by another person; or

(ii) by an animal; or

(b) the person sexually penetrates or sexually touches—

(i) another person; or

(ii) themselves; or

(iii) an animal.

S. 35D inserted by No. 47/2016 s. 5.