NSW Can an child who 8-9 at the time of event who had a once sexual experience with a animal,

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Catworth

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(event over 15 years ago) be criminally charged for bestiality, if they disclosed this to a medical professional and would the professional be allowed to break confidentiality to report this past crime
 

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In NSW, a child aged under 10 is conclusively presumed incapable of committing an offence.

If it's not you, how did you hear about it?
 
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Catworth

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Thank you for the response,

I was informed from a trusted friend who is worried about opening up about it, and thought maybe I could try and help gather some more professional knowledge about the laws surrounding this type of activity.
 

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Your trusted friend needs to see a psychiatrist.
 
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