50DSexual penetration of a step-child

50D Sexual penetration of a step-child

(b) B is a child or lineal descendant of A's spouse or domestic partner; and

(c) A knows that B is a child or lineal descendant of A's spouse or domestic partner.

S. 50D(3) inserted by No. 34/2017 s. 34(1).

(3) The standard sentence for an offence against subsection (1) is 10 years if B is, at the time of the offence, under the age of 18 years.

1 Exceptions apply to this offence—see sections 50G and 50I.

Note 4 to s. 50D inserted by No. 65/2016 s. 24(4), substituted by No. 34/2017 s. 34(2).

Note 5 to s. 50D inserted by No. 34/2017 s. 34(2).

5 An offence against subsection (1) is a category 1 offence under the Sentencing Act 1991 if B is, at the time of the offence, under the age of 18 years. See section 5(2G) of that Act for the requirement to impose a custodial order for this offence.

S. 50E inserted by No. 47/2016 s. 16.