Criminal Code Act 1924
125Person permitting penetrative sexual abuse of child or young person on premises
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125 Person permitting penetrative sexual abuse of child or young person on premises
*[Section 125 Substituted by No. 71 of 1987, s. 8 ]*Any person who –
(a) is the owner or occupier of any premises; or
(b) has, or acts or assists in, the management or control of any premises –
and who induces or knowingly permits any person under the age of 17 years to be in or upon the premises for the purposes of having unlawful sexual intercourse with another person is guilty of a crime.
Charge: [Section 125 Amended by No. 8 of 2020, s. 5, Applied:06 Apr 2020] Permitting penetrative sexual abuse of a child [or young person] on premises.