49V

Defence to offence against a child under 16—similarity in age

In force

S. 49V inserted by No. 47/2016 s. 16.

It is a defence to a charge for an offence against section 49B(1) if, at the time of the conduct constituting the offence—

(a)

A was not more than 2 years older than B; and

(b)

B was 12 years of age or more; and

(c)

B consented to the sexual penetration.

Note

References to A and B in this section are references to the same A and B referred to in section 49B.

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