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SEXUAL PURPOSE [1 record]

Record 1 2010-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Problems
  • Offences and crimes
OBS

The crimes of sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, and sexual exploitation all include the phrase "sexual purpose."

OBS

These words are not defined in the Criminal Code and so their exact meaning will be determined by the courts. A sexual purpose might be the sexual arousal or gratification of the person who initiates the activity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Infractions et crimes
CONT

Les contacts sexuels, l'incitation à des contacts sexuels et l'exploitation sexuelles sont des infractions dont la définition comporte l'expression "à des fins sexuelles."

OBS

Ces mots n'étant pas définis par le Code criminel, ce sont les tribunaux qui déterminent leurs sens exact. L'excitation ou la gratification sexuelle de la personne entreprenant une activité pourrait constituer des fins sexuelles.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Problemas sociales
  • Infracciones y crímenes
OBS

con propósito sexual: término usado en relación con menores de 12 años y quienes no puedan comprender o resistir la conducta típica [del delito].

OBS

No es posible pensar en una violación no dolosa. No es posible la imprudencia (culpa) ni la preterintencionalidad.

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