CAP. 62A Sexual Offences Sexual Offences [Rev. 2012] (3) In subsection (2)(a) and (b), the reference to the time immediately before the act is, in the case of an act which is one of a continuous series of sexual activities, a reference to the time immediately before the first sexual activity began. 45. Conclusive presumptions about consent (1) If in proceedings under this Act it is proved that the accused person committed any offence and that any of the circumstances specified in subsection (2) existed, it is to be conclusively presumed— (a) that the complainant did not consent to the commission of that act; and (b) that the accused person did not believe that the complainant consented to the act being complained of. (2) The circumstances are that— (a) the accused person intentionally deceived the complainant as to the nature or purpose of the act complained of; (b) the accused person intentionally induced the complainant to consent to the act complained of by impersonating a person known personally to the complainant. 46. National policy framework The Minister shall— (a) prepare a national policy framework to guide the implementation, and administration of this Act in order to secure acceptable and uniform treatment of all sexual related offences including treatment and care of victims of sexual offences; (b) review the policy framework at least once every five years; and (c) when required, amend the policy framework. 47. Regulations The Minister may, in consultation with the Ministers for the time being responsible for matters relating to Internal Security, Prisons, Social Services, Education and Health, make regulations regarding— (a) any matter which is required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed by regulations; (b) the inter-sectoral implementation of this Act; and (c) any other matter which is necessary or expedient to prescribe in order to achieve or promote the objects of this Act. 47A. Chief Justice may make rules The Chief Justice may make rules of Court for the implementation of this Act. [Act No. 7 of 2007, Sch.] 48. Transitional provisions The provisions of the First Schedule shall apply. [Issue 1] S9 - 28

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