Crimes Act 1958
45Procuring sexual act by fraud
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45 Procuring sexual act by fraud
(a) A makes a false or misleading representation; and
(b) A knows that—
(i) the representation is false or misleading; or
(ii) the representation is probably false or misleading; and
(c) as a result of A's representation, another person (B) takes part (whether at the time the representation is made or at a later time) in a sexual act with A or another person; and
(d) A intends that, as a result of A's representation, an outcome mentioned in paragraph (c) will occur.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (1), a false or misleading representation may be made by words or conduct (including by omission) and may be explicit or implicit.
New s. 46 inserted by No. 47/2016 s. 15.