Multi Choice

Question 1

If a male has sexual intercourse with his 18 year old home stay student, is there any offence?

Answer 1

No offence committed (18 years and over is not an offence)

Question 2

When is the offence of sexual grooming, s131B(1)(a), C.A 1961 complete?

Answer 2

Section 131B(1)(a) CA61
Sexual grooming
(1) Every person is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years if,
(a) Having or communicated with a person under the age of 16 years (the young person) on an earlier occasion, he or she takes one of the following actions.
(i) Intentionally meets the young person
(ii) Travels with the intention of meeting the young person
(iii) Arranges for or persuades the young person to travel with the intention of meeting him or her

Question 3

When can a previous consistent statements be admitted?

Answer 3

Previous consistent statements will really only be admissible as rebuttal evidence.

Question 4

How far out must a prosecutor give the transcript to the defence before preliminary hearing or defended summary hearing?

Answer 4

At least 7 days

Question 5

A child under 12 years can give consent in rare & exceptional circumstances?

Answer 5

R v Cox
The circumstances would justify conclusion would be
exceptional if not rare. A child may know what sexual intercourse is, may indicate her agreement, her maturity and understanding of the act are in rare and exceptional circumstances.

Question 6

3 types of ASAI complaint types are?

Answer 6

Acute
Non acute
Historic

Question 7

What is the principle difference between rape & unlawful sexual connection?

Answer 7

“Rape” is a specific form of unlawful sexual connection that involves the penetration of the complainant’s genitalia by the offender’s penis.

Question 8

To be guilty of attempted sexual violation, what must the Crown prove?

Answer 8

The Crown must proved that at the time of the defendants conduct he:
- intended