Text as at 26 April 2026
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54A Bestiality

(1)A person (A) commits an offence if A intentionally—
(a)sexually penetrates an animal; or
(b)causes or allows an animal to sexually penetrate A.
(2)A person who commits an offence against subsection (1) is liable to level 6 imprisonment (5 years maximum).
1See section 35A(3) for the meaning of sexual penetration of an animal.
2See section 35A(4) for the meaning of sexual penetration by an animal.
3An exception applies to this offence—see section 54B.