For offences of act of indecency under s 61(1) of the Crimes Act 1900 (ACT), the Crown need not prove the accused was aware that his or her act was indecent according to contemporary community standards. The Crown must prove the accused intended to commit the act and that the act was objectively indecent, taking into account the accused's purpose or intention. The earlier statement in R v [name withheld] requiring awareness of community standards is disapproved.
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