Incest - s130(1) Flashcards
Incest
- s130(1) CA 1961
- 10yrs
• A person
• Has sexual connection with
• A Parent / Child / Sibling / Half Sibling / Grandparent / Grandchild
• And the person charged knew of the relationship
A person
Gender neutral. Proven by judicial notice or circumstantial evidence.
Sexual Connection
- s2 CA61
Introduction into the genitalia or anus by part of another’s body, object or mouth. Excludes legit medical exams etc..
Introduction / Penetration
- s2 CA61
Introduction to the slightest degree is enough to effect a connection.
Proof by:
• Complainants evidence
• Accused’s admissions
• Medical exam (DNA, injuries.)
Consent
Consent is a person’s conscious and voluntary agreement to something desired or proposed by another.
COX (Consent)
Consent must be full, voluntary, free and informed… freely and voluntarily given by a person in a position to form a rational judgement.
KOROHEKE (Consent)
Consent freely given, rather than submission to something unwanted or avoidable.
With a Parent / Child / Sibling / Half Sibling / Grandparent / Grandchild
RTS - Cover off the nature of the relationship.
And the person charged knew of the relationship
FORREST & FORREST -
The best evidence possible in the circumstances should be adduced by the prosecution in proof of the victim’s age.
- This generally involves a birth certificate in conjunction with independent evidence that identifies the complainant as the person named in the certificate.
- Ideally a parent.
Demonstrate the person is over 16.
RTS - How they were aware of the relationship.