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In forceAge of child—burden of proof
Part 3Offences
22 Age of child—burden of proof
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.
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