37 Rape, that is, a sexual intercourse committed by force, threats, or abuse of helpless – shall be punished with imprisonment from three to seven years. Rape: a) of at least two persons; b) committed repeatedly, by a dangerous recidivist or a person previously committed a crime envisaged by Article 119 of this Code; c) committed by a group of individuals; d) committed with a threat to kill – shall be punished with imprisonment from seven to ten years. Rape: a) of a person known to be under eighteen years of age; b) of a close relative; c) committed by a member of a mass disorder; d) committed by a special dangerous recidivist; e) that resulted in a grave consequences – shall be punished with imprisonment from ten to fifteen years. Rape of a person known to be under fourteen years of age – shall be punished with imprisonment from fifteen to twenty years. (As amended by the Law of 29.08.2001). Article 119. Forceful Sexual Intercourse in Unnatural Form Sexual intercourse in unnatural form committed by force, threats, or abuse of helpless – shall be punished with imprisonment from three to seven years. The same actions: a) in respect of at least two persons; b) committed repeatedly, by a dangerous recidivist or a person who previously committed a crime envisaged by Article 118 of this Code; c) committed by a group of individuals; d) committed with a threat to kill – shall be punished with imprisonment from seven to ten years. Actions envisaged by Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article: a) committed in respect of a person known to be under eighteen years of age; b) committed in respect of a close relative; c) committed by a member of a mass disorder; d) committed by a special dangerous recidivist; e) that resulted in a grave consequences – shall be punished with imprisonment from ten to fifteen years. Rape of a person known to be under fourteen years of age – shall be punished with imprisonment from fifteen to twenty years. (As amended by the Law of 29.08.2001). Article 120. Besoqolbozlik* (Homosexual Intercourse) * Literally: sexual intercourse with a besoqol (‘a handsome unbearded youth’). However, the article envisages penalty for any male homosexual intercourse irrespectively to the age of the partners. (Translator’s Note).