D's Burden of Proof in Order to Rebut a S75

question 4

Multiple Choice

D's burden of proof in order to rebut a s75 presumption in relation to consent is which of the following:

• A) That D must simply deny that V was non-consenting.
• B) That D must establish belief in V's consent beyond all reasonable doubt.
• C) That D must establish on a balance of probabilities that he reasonably believed in consent.
• D) That D must totally destroy the credibility of the victim.

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Definitions:

Nucleophile

A chemical species that donates an electron pair to an electrophile to form a chemical bond in reaction mechanisms, often characterized by its negative charge or lone pair of electrons.

Electrophile

A species that is attracted to electrons and can accept an electron pair to form a bond.

Carbocation

A positively charged carbon species, characterized by a carbon atom having only six electrons in its outer shell, making it highly reactive.

Free Radical

A molecule or atom containing an unpaired electron, typically highly reactive and capable of causing a wide range of chemical reactions.