Sexual Offences Involving Minors
Sexual Exploitation (s. 153 (1)) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is Sexual Exploitation? Sexual exploitation encompasses the touching “directly or indirectly” of a person between 16-17 years of age for a sexual purpose. It is covered under s. 153(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada (the “Code”). Technological advances in the last 15-20 years have led to an increase in sexual exploitation charges. This is largely because young people are being lured ...
Age of Consent in Canada: Laws, Exceptions, Offences, Defences
When someone reaches the age of consent in Canada, they can legally agree to sexual activity. Meanwhile, the criminal law sets severe penalties for those who engage in sexual activities with young persons below the age of consent, penalizing such activities by Canadians both inside and outside of Canada. The law sets several exceptions and includes defences for those investigated or prosecuted for ...
