View Full Version : Is there any law to sue a woman who slept with someone's husband in Australia?
ivanhenny
Aug 2, 2009, 11:23 AM
To: Whom it may concern
I would like to know is there any law to judge someone guilty when she slept with someone's husband in Australia?
Thank you
Best Regards,
Ivan
justcurious55
Aug 2, 2009, 11:34 AM
Charger her as guilty to what? Adultery? I don't believe so
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s120.html
s_cianci
Aug 2, 2009, 01:37 PM
I know of no law in any western country that makes adultery a criminal offense.
JudyKayTee
Aug 2, 2009, 04:42 PM
I know of no law in any western country that makes adultery a criminal offense.
The US is one of those Countries - Adultery is, in fact, a crime in several States including NY, Virginia, Massachusetts.
I don't know if it's ever prosecuted (except for high profile cases) but it is a crime, at least on the books.
It is not a criminal act in Australia.
Massachusetts Bar Association : Is adultery still a crime after <em>Lawrence</em>? (http://www.massbar.org/for-attorneys/publications/section-review/2004/v6-n2/is-adultery-still-a-crime)