Objectives of Subdivisions (8A) to (8G)
37A Objectives of Subdivisions (8A) to (8G)
S. 37A (Heading) amended by No. 38/2022 s. 6(1).
S. 37A inserted by No. 2/2006 s. 5.
The objectives of Subdivisions (8A) to (8G) are—
S. 37A(a) amended by No. 38/2022 s. 6(2).
to uphold the fundamental right of every person to make decisions about their sexual behaviour and to choose whether or not to engage in sexual activity;
S. 37A(ab) inserted by No. 38/2022 s. 6(3).
to promote the principle that consent to an act is not to be assumed—that consent involves ongoing and mutual communication and decision-making between each person involved (that is, each person should seek the consent of each other person in a way and at a time that makes it clear whether they consent);
S. 37A(b) amended by No. 47/2016 s. 6.
to protect children and persons with a cognitive impairment or mental illness from sexual exploitation.
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