Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 201

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201. Unlawful carnal knowledge and any other indecent assault, shall be presumed to be non-consensual: (a) when it is committed on any person under twelve years of age; (b) when the person abused was unable to offer resistance owing to physical or mental infirmity, or for any other cause independent of the act of the offender, or in consequence of any fraudulent device used by the 98 CAP. 9.] CRIMINAL CODE offender. Aggravating circumstances. Amended by. XI.1900.28; XX.2005.11; IV .2014.4; XIII.2018.24; LXIV .2021.6.

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