Organising or promoting child sex tours (Section 144C Crimes Act 1961)

Charge 1: Organising or promoting child sex tours under section 144C Crimes Act 1961

The Crown must prove each element of the offence. That is called the burden of proof. The Crown carries that burden. Also, the Crown must prove each element beyond reasonable doubt. That is called the standard of proof. It means you must be sure that each element is proved.

There is no dispute that Mr Jones is a New Zealand citizen [or that Mr Jones ordinarily resides in New Zealand].

1.	Are you sure that Mr Smith made or organised any travel arrangements?
	If no, find Mr Smith not guilty. If yes, go to question two.
2.	Are you sure that Mr Smith made or organised those travel arrangements on behalf of Mr Jones?
	If no, find Mr Smith not guilty. If yes, go to question three.
3.	Are you sure that those travel arrangements were made [or organised] with the intention of facilitating the commission by Mr Jones of one or more of the following offences: [select the offence under s 144A nominated by the Crown]?
	[Note: Amend or delete the words in square brackets above as required.] As long as the intent to facilitate the commission of an offence under s 144A is established, it does not matter that there might have been multiple purposes for the trip. If no, find Mr Smith not guilty. If yes, find Mr Smith guilty.