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Evidence Act 1977
sec.103ZXDirection on mistake of fact in relation to consent
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### sec.103ZX Direction on mistake of fact in relation to consent
The judge may direct the jury that if the jury concludes that the defendant knew or believed that a circumstance mentioned in the Criminal Code , section 348AA (1) existed in relation to a person, that knowledge or belief is enough to show that the defendant did not reasonably believe that the person was consenting to the act.
s 103ZX ins 2024 No. 5 s 59