54A
In forceBestiality
Part IOffences
Division 1Offences against the person
54A Bestiality
S. 54A inserted by No. 47/2016 s. 16.
(1)
A person (A) commits an offence if A intentionally—
(a)
sexually penetrates an animal; or
(b)
causes or allows an animal to sexually penetrate A.
(2)
A person who commits an offence against subsection (1) is liable to level 6 imprisonment (5 years maximum).
Notes
1 See section 35A(3) for the meaning of sexual penetration of an animal.
2 See section 35A(4) for the meaning of sexual penetration by an animal.
3 An exception applies to this offence—see section 54B.
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