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What is Rape & Affirmative Consent in Qld?
Queensland’s new affirmative consent laws, effective from 23 September 2024, mean silence or passivity is no longer enough as consent must be clearly communicated. The changes also criminalise stealthing and restrict the use of mistaken belief as a defence to rape.
How to defend rape charges in Qld?
From 23 September 2024, Queensland’s new affirmative consent laws require consent to be clearly and actively expressed. As such, strategies to defend rape charges in Qld have significantly changed.
What is ‘Upskirting’ in Qld?
Upskirting is a serious offences in Qld under section 227A of the Criminal Code 1899 (Qld). Our Brisbane criminal lawyers defend clients charged with recording or observing another person without consent, protecting your job, reputation, and future.
What is affirmative consent in Queensland and how does it affect rape charges?
Affirmative consent requires each person engaging in a sexual activity to take steps to confirm the other person consents to the activity. Consent cannot be assumed. Read more about how this now affects rape charges in Qld.
What is the offence of Engaging in Penile Intercourse with a Child under 16?
Engaging in penile intercourse with a child under 16 is one of Queensland’s most serious sexual offences. Learn more about how to defend this type of charge and the penalties involved.