CRIMES (SEXUAL OFFENCES) ACT 2006 (NO 2 OF 2006) - SECT 9 Sexual penetration of child under the age of 16
CRIMES (SEXUAL OFFENCES) ACT 2006 (NO 2 OF 2006) - SECT 9
Sexual penetration of child under the age of 16(1) In section 45(4)(a) and (c) of the Crimes Act 1958 , after "accused" insert "satisfies the court on the balance of probabilities that he or she".
(2) After section 45(4) of the Crimes Act 1958 insert —
"(4A) If consent is relevant to a charge under sub-section (1), the prosecution bears the burden of proving lack of consent.".