Yes, in principle, as brothers in law are included in the list of family members appearing in the Penal Law in relation to sexual offences against minors committed by family members, providing that they are over the age of 15 when the acts were committed. However, there is an exception – if the alleged offence is committing indecent acts and the alleged victim himself is 16 and consented. The act excludes brothers-in-law from the definition of family members in these circumstances.