SEX WORK ACT 1992 - SECT 22 Age of child—burden of proof

SEX WORK ACT 1992 - SECT 22

It is a defence to a prosecution under section 19 (2) or 20 if it is established that the defendant—

        (a)     took reasonable steps to ascertain the age of the child concerned; and

        (b)     believed on reasonable grounds that the child had attained 18 years of age.