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Criminal Procedure Act 1986

292EBehaviour and appearance of complainant

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292E Behaviour and appearance of complainant

Direction—

It should not be assumed that a person consented to a sexual activity because the person—

(a) wore particular clothing or had a particular appearance, or

(b) consumed alcohol or another drug, or

(c) was present in a particular location.

s 292E: Ins 2021 No 43, Sch 2[3].

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