Presumption of knowledge
8.—(1) Where, in any proceedings for an offence under section 4, it is proved that the accused had committed the act referred to in that section to or in relation to a UN worker, it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused knew that the person in question was a UN worker.
(2) Where, in any proceedings for an offence under section 5, it is proved that the accused had committed the act referred to in that section to or in relation to relevant premises or a vehicle used by a UN worker, it shall be 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.
(3) Where, in any proceedings for an offence under section 6, it is proved that the accused had made a threat to commit an act referred to 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 shall be 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.
(4) Where, in any proceedings for an offence under section 7, it is proved that—
- (a) 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 referred to in that section; and
- (b) 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 shall be 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.
