Section 79 Part 1: general interpretation

The following apply for the purposes of this Part.

Penetration is a continuing act from entry to withdrawal.

References to a part of the body include references to a part surgically constructed (in particular, through gender reassignment surgery).

“Image” means a moving or still image and includes an image produced by any means and, where the context permits, a three-dimensional image.

References to an image of a person F2(except in sections 66E, 66F F3, 66G and 66I) include references to an image of an imaginary person.

“Mental disorder” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20).

References to observation (however expressed) are to observation whether direct or by looking at an image.

Touching includes touching—

and in particular includes touching amounting to penetration.

“Vagina” includes vulva.

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