Text as at 26 April 2026
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53L Forcing a person into or to remain in commercial sexual service

A person (A) must not with intent to induce another person aged 18 years or more (B) to engage or continue to engage in commercial sexual services— Penalty: Level 5 imprisonment (10 years maximum).
S. 53L inserted by No. 7/2022 s. 42.
(a)assault or threaten to assault B or any other person; or
(b)intimidate B or any other person; or
(c)supply or offer to supply a drug of dependence (within the meaning of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981) to B or any other person; or
(d)make a false representation or use any false pretence or other fraudulent means.