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Crimes Act 1961

Crimes against morality and decency, sexual crimes, and crimes against public welfare - Sexual crimes

141: Indecent assault on man or boy

You could also call this:

“Touching someone's private parts without permission is against the law, no matter who they are.”

This law about indecent assault on a man or boy no longer exists. It was part of the Crimes Act 1961, but it was removed on 20 May 2005. This means that this specific law is not used anymore. If you want to know about current laws on this topic, you should look at newer parts of the Crimes Act or ask a grownup who knows about laws.

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Topics:

Crime and justice > Criminal law

140A: Indecency with boy between 12 and 16, or

“This law used to make it illegal for someone to do inappropriate things with boys aged 12 to 16, but it's not a law anymore.”

142: Anal intercourse, or

“This law about private body parts is no longer in use.”

Part 7 Crimes against morality and decency, sexual crimes, and crimes against public welfare
Sexual crimes

141Indecent assault on man or boy (Repealed)

Notes

Section 141: repealed, on 20 May 2005, by section 7 of the Crimes Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 41).