Criminal Code Act 1899 - Queensland Legislation

Schedule 1 The Criminal CodePart 4 Acts injurious to the public in generalChapter 22 Offences against morality[s 224](5) A reference in this section to an offspring or other linealdescendant, or a sibling or a parent includes a relationship ofthat type that is a half, adoptive or step relationship.(6) For subsection (5), a reference to a step relationship includes arelationship corresponding to a step relationship arisingbecause of cohabitation in a de facto relationship or becauseof a foster relationship or a legal arrangement.(7) Also, for subsection (5), a reference to a step relationship doesnot include a step relationship that first arose after the relevantpersons became adults.(7A) Also, if a parentage order is made under the Surrogacy Act2010, a reference in this section to an offspring or other linealdescendant, or a sibling or a parent includes a relationship ofthat type that—(a) existed before the making of the order; or(b) came into existence as a result of the making of theorder regardless of whether the order has beendischarged.(8) This section does not apply to carnal knowledge betweenpersons who are—(a) lawfully married; or(b) if both persons are adults—entitled to be lawfullymarried.224 Attempts to procure abortionAny person who, with intent to procure the miscarriage of awoman, whether she is or is not with child, unlawfullyadministers to her or causes her to take any poison or othernoxious thing, or uses any force of any kind, or uses any othermeans whatever, is guilty of a crime, and is liable toimprisonment for 14 years.Page 130 Current as at 1 December 2014