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Section 66DB Crimes Act 1900
Sexual Touching Child Between 10 and 16

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Sexually Touching a Child Aged 10 to 16 Years is an offence under Section 66DB of the Crimes Act 1900, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that:

  1. You sexually touched a child aged at least 10 but less than 16 years, or
  2. You incited the child to sexually touch themselves, or
  3. You incited a third person to sexually touch the child, or
  4. You incited the child to sexually touch a third person.

‘Sexual Touching’ is touching another person with any part of the body, or through anything, including clothing, where a reasonable person would consider it to be sexual.

Matters that are relevant when determining whether touching is sexual include:

  1. Whether there is touching of the genitals, or the breasts of a person who identifies as female,
  2. Whether the act was for sexual arousal or gratification, and
  3. Whether any other aspect of the touching, or the surrounding circumstances, make it sexual.

Touching is not sexual if it is carried out for a genuine medical or hygienic purpose.

Defences to the charge include:

  1. Duress, and
  2. Lawful correction of a minor.

If you are going to court for the offence of Sexual Touching Child Between 10 and 16, call Sydney Criminal Lawyers 24/7 on (02) 9261 8881 to arrange a free first conference with an experienced defence lawyer who will advise you of your options and the best way forward, and fight to secure the optimal outcome.

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