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What is the maximum jail sentence that can be given against someone who sexually assaults a family member under the age of 18 ?

By: דיאנה שאלתיאלPublished on: 09 May, 2022

Following the passing of proposed amendments to the 1977 Penal Law in November 2002 on their second and third readings in the Israeli parliament, the maximum jail sentence for such an offence has been increased from 16 to 20 years.


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