Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861:section:16b
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 16B
Character Range: 91234–91852

16B  Offence committed with intent to assist the enemy
 (1) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian commits an offence if:
 (a) the person engages in conduct that constitutes an offence against any of sections 15 to 16A (other than section 15B or 15C); and
 (b) the person engages in that conduct with intent to assist the enemy.
Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for life.
 (2) In paragraph (1)(a), strict liability applies to the physical element of circumstance, that the conduct constitutes an offence against the section concerned.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.