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Old 7 Aug 2008, 12:58 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Re: Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

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Originally Posted by Slidey
Not in Tasmania.

Bacilli: it's got nothing to do with cops.
Tasmanians are backwards anyway. According to the article, NSW doesn't give any leeway.

It is an offence in New South Wales to engage in sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 16 (Crimes Act 1900, s66C) or attempt such an offence (s66d). Further it is an offence to engage in sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 18 if that person is under the care of the offender (s73) (guardian, teacher etc).

So, that's pretty tough. Would a 50 year old who commits a lewd act with a minor be charged the same as a 16 year old who commits lewd acts with a minor?
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