Offences against Children

Act of Indecency with a child under 16 years whilst being filmed

The offence is committing an act of indecency with a child under 16 years and knowing that the act of indecency is being filmed for the purposes of child abuse material. This is a serious offence and upon conviction it is likely that the judge or magistrate would impose a sentence of imprisonment.

Act of Indecency with a child under the age of 10 years

The offence is committed by committing an act of indecency with or towards a child under the age of 10 years. The offence of committing an act of indecency with or toward a child is a serious offence and upon conviction the magistrate or judge will consider a full-time custodial sentence.

Aggravated Sexual Intercourse – child aged 10–14 years

The offence is committed by having sexual intercourse with a child aged 10 or older and under 14 years of age in circumstances of aggravation. The maximum sentence is imprisonment for 20 years.

Aggravated sexual intercourse – child aged under 16 years

The offence is committed by having sexual intercourse with a child aged 14 or older and under 16 years of age in circumstances of aggravation. The maximum sentence is imprisonment for 12 years.

Aggravated Sexual Intercourse – child under 10 years

The offence is committed by having sexual intercourse with a child under 10 years of age in circumstances of aggravation. Aggravated sexual intercourse with a child under 10 years of age is a very serious criminal offence that would almost always result in a full-time custodial sentence.

Attempt Sexual Intercourse with child under 10 years

The offence is committed by attempting to have sexual intercourse with a child under 10 years of age or assaulting a child under 10 years of age with intent to have sexual intercourse.

Groom a child under 16 years for Unlawful Sexual Activity

A person aged 18 years or more who intentionally meets a child, or travels with the intention to meet a child, that the person has groomed for sexual purposes and, who does so with the intention of procuring the child for unlawful sexual activity with themselves or another person.

Possess child pornography

Offences involving child pornography may be either State or Federal offences. They are regarded as serious crimes by the Courts and often result in a jail sentence.

Procuring a Child under 16 years for Unlawful Sexual Activity

Unlawful sexual activity means an act that constitutes a range of offences against the laws of New South Wales relating to grooming children, sexual assault, sexual servitude, child prostitution and child abuse material.

Sexual intercourse with a child aged between 14 and 16 years of age

The offence is committed by having sexual intercourse with a child aged 14 or older and less than 16 years of age.

Sexual Intercourse with a child aged 10-14 years

The offence is committed by having sexual intercourse with a child aged 10 or older and under 14 years of age. The maximum sentence is imprisonment for 16 years.

Sexual Intercourse with a child under 10 years

This offence is committed by having sexual intercourse with a child. It carries a standard non-parole period of 15 years.

Sexual Intercourse with a child under special care

This offence is committed if a person has sexual intercourse with a child aged 16 or 17 years and under their special care. A child is under the special care of the person if they are their step child or the person is their teacher or doctor.