(a)intentionally or knowingly distributes an image or recording of another person (B) without B’s consent to the distribution;
Section history
Section 377BC — Distribution of voyeuristic image or recording
As in force on 2 November 2022.
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- 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
- 2 November 2022 You are here
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(1)Any person (A) shall be guilty of an offence who —
(b)knowing or having reason to believe that the image or recording was obtained through the commission of an offence under section 377BB; and
(c)knows or has reason to believe that B does not consent to the distribution.
(2)Any person (A) shall be guilty of an offence who —
(a)intentionally or knowingly has in his possession an image or recording of another person (B) for the purpose of distribution without B’s consent to the distribution;
(b)knowing or having reason to believe that the image or recording was obtained through the commission of an offence under section 377BB; and
(c)knows or has reason to believe that B does not consent to the distribution.
(3)Subject to subsection (4), a person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) or (2) shall on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 5 years, or with fine, or with caning, or any combination of such punishments.
(4)Where the image or recording in subsection (1) or (2) is of a person below 14 years of age, a person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) or (2) shall on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 5 years, and shall also be liable to fine or to caning.