Work

Historical review of sexual offence and child sexual abuse legislation in Australia: 1788–2013

Year: 2014

Type: book

Abstract: The report provides an overview of the socio-political factors and events that have influenced the development of Australia’s child sexual abuse legislation from 1788-2013. Key developments in relevant legislation during this period which are discussed in detail in the report include: the decriminalisation of homosexual acts between consenting males; the removal of gendered language from legislation to enable the law to deal with matters involving male victims, female offenders and same sex offences; broadening the definition of sexual intercourse; introduction of specific legislation relating to child pornography; and introduction of mandatory reporting laws.

Source: Australian Institute of Criminology eBooks

DOI: 10.52922/sp09784

Authors: Hayley Boxall, Adam Tomison, Shann Hulme

Language: English

Topic: Legal and Social Justice Studies

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2096225610

FWCI: 2.748

Cites: 27

Cited by: 26

Related to: 10