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Publication or transmission of image of private area
Cap. 106:01, s. 12 · Revised Edition 2020
(1) A person commits an offence who, without the explicit consent of another person, intentionally captures, stores in,
publishes or transmits through a computer system, an image of a private area of the other person and is liable–
(a) on summary conviction to a fine of five thousand dollars and to a term of imprisonment for five years; or
(b) on conviction on indictment to a fine of ten thousand dollars and to a term of imprisonment for ten years.
(2) For the purposes of this section, “private area” means genitalia, buttocks or breasts.
(3) Notwithstanding the penalty under sub-section (1), a Court may, by Order prohibit the offender from using the internet or any computer system and impose any conditions on the offender as determined by the Court.
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(4) An Order under sub-section (3) shall be for any period the Court considers appropriate, including any period of imprisonment imposed on the offender.
(5) A prosecutor or an offender may apply to the Court for a variation of any condition under the Order.
(6) Where the Court determines that there is a change in the circumstances of the case, the Court may vary the conditions of the Order.
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