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In relation to the Evidence Act, what does Section 44 mean…? (relates to reputation…)

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  • Witnesses/Victims may not be questioned ( or any evidence given )in relation to any sexual encounters other than those with the Defendant…
  • No witnesses/victims can have evidence given against them, or be questioned in relation to their reputation in relation to sexual matters
  • Unless the Judge expressly permits the inclusion of this evidence due to its relevancy, or if its exclusion is contrary to the interests of justice
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What are the provisions in the evidence act in relation to Victims addresses…? (relates privacy…)

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  • Victims addresses may not be the subject of questioning
  • Victims address may not be disclosed in any evidence or statements
  • Unless the judge expressly permits the inclusion of this evidence due to its relevancy, or if its exclusion is contrary to the interests of justice.
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Who may be present in Court during a case of a ‘Sexual Nature’

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  • The Judge
  • The Victim (or someone acting on behalf of)
  • The Defendant
  • The Prosecutor
  • The Defence lawyer
  • Accredited media
  • O/C Case
  • Court Officer
  • Any one requested by the Victim
4
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What is a Sexual Offence?

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A sexual case is one that is listed in Sections 128 to 142A and 144A of the Crimes Act 1961 and any other offence of a sexual nature

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Whats the Act, Section and ingredients of Incest…?

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Section 130 Crimes Act 1961

  • Sexual connection is incest if
  • the connection is between two people whose relationship is:
  • parent / child
  • sibling / half sibling
  • grand parent / grand child
  • the person charged must know about the relationship
6
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What is a statutory defence under Section 134 Crimes Act 1961?

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  • before the time of the act, he or she took reasonable steps to find out if the Young Person was over 16; and
  • at the time of the act, he or she believed the young person was over 16; and
  • the young person consented