Setting the boundaries of child sexual assault : consent and mistake as to age defences

Over-criminalisation of sexual behaviour between young people - scope of consent and mistake defences - human rights issues - the 'thin ice' principle - absolute liability - reasonable steps requirement - assessment of Tasmanian law.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Melbourne University law review 2012-12, Vol.36 (3), p.1009-1036
1. Verfasser:	Warner, Kate
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Age Child sexual abuse CHILDREN Children & youth Consent Consent (Law) Crime Criminal law Criminal liability Defense (Criminal procedure) Jurisdiction Laws, regulations and rules Mistake (Criminal law) Sexual behavior SEXUAL OFFENCES Teenagers YOUNG PERSONS
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Zusammenfassung:	Over-criminalisation of sexual behaviour between young people - scope of consent and mistake defences - human rights issues - the 'thin ice' principle - absolute liability - reasonable steps requirement - assessment of Tasmanian law.
ISSN:	0025-8938 1839-3810