Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241:clause:1_15g
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 15G
Character Range: 26939–27470

15G  Imperilling the success of operations

 (1) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian is guilty of 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.