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R v Narouz [2024] NSWCCA 14

In this decision the Court of Criminal Appeal (‘CCA’) has determined that the offence of driving with illicit drug in oral fluid is an offence of absolute liability, so that the defence of honest and reasonable mistake of fact is not available.

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