Explanatory Memorandum to Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 Explanatory Memorandum

Article 56: Articles 51 to 54: exception for spouses and civil partners

7.120.This Article provides A with a defence to the offences under sections 51 to 54 if he proves he was lawfully married or a civil partner to B at the time of the sexual activity and B was over 16.

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