Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861:section:15a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 15A
Character Range: 85356–86051

15A  Causing the capture or destruction of a service ship, aircraft or vehicle
 (1) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian commits an offence if:
 (a) the person engages in conduct; and
 (b) the conduct causes the capture or destruction by the enemy of a service ship, service aircraft or service armoured vehicle; and
 (c) by engaging in the conduct, the person intends to bring about that result.
Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 15 years.
 (2) It is a defence if the person proves that he or she had a reasonable excuse for the relevant conduct.
Note: The defendant bears a legal burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2). See section 13.4 of the Criminal Code.