Defences & Miscellaneous Flashcards
1
Q
Sec.127 CA61
A
There is no presumption of law that a person is incapable of sexual connection because of his or her age
2
Q
Sec.209A CA61
A
Consent is not a defence to charges under 208-210 where the person taken is under 16 years
3
Q
Sec.210A CA61
Defence of Good Faith
A
A person who claims in good faith a right to possession of a YP U/16 cannot be convicted of offence under 209-210 because he/she gets possession of YP
*it lies with prosecution to negate good faith beyond reasonable doubt
4
Q
Sec.210(3)(a) CA61
A
Immaterial whether YP consents, or is taken, goes or is received at his/her own suggestion
5
Q
Sec.210(3)(b) CA61
A
Immaterial whether offender believes YP of/over 16
