Section 43: Sections 38 to 41: marriage exception
70.This section provides A with a defence to the offences under sections 38 to 41 if he proves he was lawfully married to B at the time of the sexual activity and B was over 16.
70.This section provides A with a defence to the offences under sections 38 to 41 if he proves he was lawfully married to B at the time of the sexual activity and B was over 16.
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