Victorian Numbered Acts

CRIMES (SEXUAL OFFENCES) ACT 2006 (NO 2 OF 2006) - SECT 9

    (1)     In section 45(4)(a) and (c) of the Crimes Act 1958 , after "accused" insert "satisfies the court on the balance of probabilities that he or she".

    (2)     After section 45(4) of the Crimes Act 1958 insert —

    "(4A)     If consent is relevant to a charge under sub-section (1), the prosecution bears the burden of proving lack of consent.".