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Criminal Code Act 1983
Div 5Sexual acts committed against cognitively
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Division 5 Sexual acts committed against cognitively
impaired persons by carers
208L Meaning of cognitive impairment ................................................. 199
208LA Person responsible for care of person with cognitive
impairment ................................................................................... 199
208LB Sexual intercourse – person with cognitive impairment ............... 200
208LC Causing sexual intercourse or penetration – person with
cognitive impairment .................................................................... 200
208LD Gross indecency – person with cognitive impairment .................. 201
208LE Indecent touching or act – person with cognitive impairment ...... 201
208LF Defence – consent....................................................................... 202
208LG Defence – marriage or de facto relationship ................................ 202