Sexual Offences

Understanding the Consequences of Sexual Offences

Anonymous · General information, not legal advice

Aggravated Sexual Assault

s. 273

If you wound, maim, disfigure or endanger someone during a sexual assault.

Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material

s. 163.1

Photos, videos, written and audio material that captures sexual activity with a person under 18.

Human trafficking

s. 279.01-279.04

Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery that involves exploiting people through sexual services or forced labor.

Material Benefit from Sexual Services

s. 286.2

Receiving money or another material benefit from the sexual services offered by others.

Obscenity

s. 163, 169

It is an offence to print, publish or distribute obscene materials depicting the exploitation of sex, crime, horror, cruelty and violence.

Obtaining Sexual Services For Consideration

s. 286.1

Paying for sexual services with money, drugs, alcohol or any other form of payment is illegal.

Procuring Sexual Services

s. 286.3

Enticing or forcing someone to provide sexual services for money, drugs, or other incentives is illegal.

Sexual Assault

s. 271

It can include unwanted groping or kissing, sexual activity with a child, someone asleep or unconscious, or an unwilling person.

Sexual Assault With a Weapon

s. 272

Sexually assault anyone with a weapon, an imitation weapon, and includes threats and choking.

Sexual Offences Against Children

s. 151-153

Numerous charges in the Code involve children, including sexual Interference, invitation to sexual touching, and sexual exploitation.

Voyeurism

s. 162

Examples include using a hidden camera to record someone in a public change room or in their bedroom without their knowledge.