Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861:section:15g
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 15G
Character Range: 89429–89950

15G  Imperilling the success of operations
 (1) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian commits an offence if:
 (a) the person engages in any conduct; and
 (b) the conduct imperils the success of operations against the enemy.
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.