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Act is liable, on conviction, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding fourteen years.

(4) For purposes of subsection (3), a person shall be deemed to attempt to commit an offence when the person intending to commit an offence, begins to put his or her intention into execution by means adapted to its fulfilment, and manifests his or her intention by some overt act, but does not fulfil his or her intention to such an extent as to commit the offence.

(5) For the avoidance of doubt, a person who is alleged or suspected of being a homosexual, who has not committed a sexual act with another person of the same sex, does not commit the offence of aggravated homosexuality under this section.

4. Punishment for child offender

A child who is convicted of an offence under section 2 or 3 of this Act shall, instead of the punishment prescribed under the relevant section, be liable, on conviction, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding three years.

5. Protection, assistance and payment of compensation to victim of homosexuality

(1) A person involved in the investigation, prosecution or trial of an offence under this Act shall assist the victim of the offence present his or her views and concerns at the appropriate stages of the criminal proceedings.

(2) Where a person is convicted of the offence of homosexuality or aggravated homosexuality under this Act, the court may, in addition to any punishment imposed, order the person to pay compensation to the victim of the offence, of an amount which, in the opinion of the court is just, having regard to the physical, sexual or psychological harm suffered by the victim of the offence, the degree of force used and medical and other expenses incurred by the victim of the offence as a result of the offence.