Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241:clause:1_15a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 15A
Character Range: 22806–23511

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 is guilty of 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.