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Bill C-291

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SUMMARY

This enactment amends the section of the Criminal Code dealing with prohibited sexual acts committed with children who are under the age of fourteen years or in the presence of children under the age of fourteen years in that it prohibits such acts where they are committed with children under the age of sixteen years or in the presence of children under the age of sixteen years. The enactment also provides for a minimum sentence of five years imprisonment for anyone convicted of an offence under sections 151 (sexual interference) and 152 (invitation to sexual touching) of the Criminal Code.