s 208JL
In forceNo defence of belief in marriage or de facto relationship
Schedule ICriminal Code of the Northern Territory of Australia
Part VIASexual offences
Division 3Sexual acts committed against children under 16 years
208JL No defence of belief in marriage or de facto relationship
It is not a defence to an offence against this Division if the person charged with the offence believed the person:
(a)
was married to the child concerned; or
(b)
was the de facto partner of the child concerned.
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