What are the specific SOACA 2017 sections involved?

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Specific Sections of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 Involved

A 42-year-old teacher pleaded not guilty to seven charges under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act (SOACA) 2017, involving two male students. The charges encompass communication with intent to commit sexual assault and the commission of physical sexual assault.
Charges Related to Communication with Intent to Commit Sexual Assault

Three charges were framed under Section 12(1) of SOACA 2017, read in conjunction with Section 16(1) of the same Act. These specific charges allege that the accused communicated via WhatsApp with a 17-year-old male teenager with the intent to commit or facilitate a physical sexual assault. These alleged offences occurred between May 5 and May 10 at a house in Kampung Anak Ikan, Besut.
Charges for Physical Sexual Assault Against a 17-Year-Old

Two charges pertain to the physical sexual assault of the same 17-year-old teenager. These are brought under Section 14(a) of SOACA 2017, read together with Section 16(1) of the Act. The alleged incidents took place in a car outside an eatery in Kuala Terengganu and in front of a house in Kampung Anak Ikan on May 11.
Charges for Physical Sexual Assault Against a 15-Year-Old

Additionally, two charges involve the physical sexual assault of a 15-year-old male teenager. These are also framed under Section 14(a) of SOACA 2017, read together with Section 16(1) of the Act. These offences were allegedly committed in a secondary school toilet in Besut on May 8.

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