Canadian Criminal Law/Offences/Bestiality

Proof of the Offence
In addition to the essential elements of time, location, and identity, the prosecution should prove the following:
 * 1) the accused performs vaginal or anal intercourse with an animal

Interpretation
“Bestiality” has generally required that there be penetrative sex, either vaginal or anal with an animal. It does not include sexual acts involving genital touching or oral sex.

History
On August 9, 2012, section 160(3) was amended to increase the penalties from a hybrid offence with no minimums to a hybrid offence with minimums of 6 months on summary conviction and 1 year on indictable election. The maximum on the summary election was increased to 2 years less a day.