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SEXUAL predator laws have been broadened to include victims suffering afflictions such as Alzheimer's and the long-term effects of stroke. Carers and others found committing sexual acts against people with cognitive impairments now face up to 10 years in jail. NSW Attorney General John Hatzistergos said the new laws were introduced into State Parliament yesterday to protect more people vulnerable to sexual attack. "Taking advantage of a cognitively impaired person for sexual gratification is reprehensible," Mr Hatzistergos said in a statement Prior to the changes, the laws protected only people born with or who acquired an intellectual disability. "With the introduction of these laws we are protecting a broader group of disabled people who are vulnerable to sexual predators," he said. A new state inheritance law was also introduced to Parliament yesterday to simplify the administration of deceased estates. "Moving between states is becoming more prevalent, particularly among baby boomer retirees so the argument for uniform inheritance laws has become more compelling," Mr Hatzistergos said. AAP (27-6-2008) |
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