61HA

Meaning of “sexual intercourse”

In force

(1)

For the purposes of this Division, sexual intercourse means—

(a)

the penetration to any extent of the genitalia or anus of a person by—

(i)

any part of the body of another person, or

(ii)

any object manipulated by another person, or

(b)

the introduction of any part of the genitalia of a person into the mouth of another person, or

(c)

the application of the mouth or tongue to the female genitalia, or

(d)

the continuation of sexual intercourse as defined in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).

(2)

Penetration carried out solely for proper medical or hygienic purposes is not sexual intercourse for the purposes of this Division.

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