Part 5: Virginity Testing and Hymenoplasty Offences Hymenoplasty offences: Northern Ireland Section 159: Hymenoplasty offences in Northern Ireland: Penalties
Section 159 deals with the mode of trial and maximum penalties for the new offences in Northern Ireland. They are triable either way and carry a maximum 5 year custodial sentence on indictment or an unlimited fine, or both.
	The maximum sentence reflects the long-term physical and psychological detrimental effects hymenoplasty can have on the victim.