Act C of 2012 on the Criminal Code (as in force on 1 April 2022) This document has been produced for informational purposes only. e) with a weapon, f) with an instrument capable of causing death, g) by causing significant harm to interests, or h) under pretence of an official procedure. (3) The punishment shall be imprisonment for two to eight years if the criminal offence committed against a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years also qualifies under paragraph (2) b) or c). Coercion Section 195 A person who coerces another person by violence or threat to do, not to do or tolerate something, and thereby causes a significant harm to interests, is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for up to three years, unless another criminal offence is established. CHAPTER XIX CRIMINAL OFFENCES AGAINST THE FREEDOM OF SEXUAL LIFE AND SEXUAL MORALITY Sexual coercion Section 196 (1) A person who coerces another person to engage in, or tolerate, a sexual act is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for one to five years. (2) The punishment shall be imprisonment for two to eight years if sexual coercion is committed a) against a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years, b) against a relative or a person raised by or under the supervision, care or medical treatment of the perpetrator, or by abusing any other power or influence over the aggrieved party. (3) The punishment shall be imprisonment for five to ten years if sexual coercion is committed against a person who has not attained the age of fourteen years. Sexual violence Section 197 (1) A person who, a) commits sexual coercion by violence or direct threat to life or physical integrity, b) to engage in a sexual act, takes advantage of the state of another person who is incapable of self-defence or unable to express his will commits sexual violence, is guilty of a felony, and shall be punished by imprisonment for two to eight years. (2) A person who engages in a sexual act with another person who has not attained the age of twelve years, or has another person who has not attained the age of twelve years engage in a sexual act, also commits sexual violence and shall be punished by imprisonment for five to ten years. (3) The punishment shall be imprisonment for five to ten years if the criminal offence specified in paragraph (1) is committed a) against a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years, b) by the perpetrator against a relative or a person raised by, or under the supervision, care, medical treatment or otherwise the power or influence, of the perpetrator, or c) by more than one person at the same time, with knowledge of the activities of each other. 61 Contact: eu-forditas@im.gov.hu