8. Presumption of knowledge
Feedback & supportWhere, in any proceedings for an offence under section 4, it is proved that the accused had committed the act mentioned in that section to or in relation to a UN worker, it is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused knew that the person in question was a UN worker.
Where, in any proceedings for an offence under section 5, it is proved that the accused had committed the act mentioned in that section to or in relation to relevant premises or a vehicle used by a UN worker, it is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused knew that the premises in question were relevant premises or the vehicle in question was a vehicle used by a UN worker.
relevant premises
“relevant premises” means premises at which a UN worker resides or is staying or which the UN worker uses for the purpose of carrying out his or her functions as such person;
Where, in any proceedings for an offence under section 6, it is proved that the accused had made a threat to commit an act mentioned in that section to or in relation to a UN worker, relevant premises or a vehicle used by a UN worker (as the case may be), it is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused knew that the person in question was a UN worker, the premises in question were relevant premises or the vehicle in question was a vehicle used by a UN worker.
Where, in any proceedings for an offence under section 7, it is proved that —
the accused had committed an act which, if committed in Singapore, would constitute an abetment of or a conspiracy or an attempt to commit an offence mentioned in that section; and
the offence is or is to be committed to or in relation to a UN worker, relevant premises or a vehicle used by a UN worker (as the case may be),it is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused knew that the person in question was a UN worker, the premises in question were relevant premises or the vehicle in question was a vehicle used by a UN worker.