s 8 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 mentioned in that section to or in relation to an internationally protected person, it is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused knew that the person in question was an internationally protected person. (2) 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 an internationally protected person, 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 an internationally protected person. (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 mentioned in that section to or in relation to an internationally protected person, relevant premises or a vehicle used by an internationally protected person (as the case may be), it is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused knew that the person in question was an internationally protected person, the premises in question were relevant premises or the vehicle in question was a vehicle used by an internationally protected person. (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 mentioned in that section; and (b) the offence is or is to be committed to or in relation to an internationally protected person, relevant premises or a vehicle used by an internationally protected person (as the case may be), it is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused knew that the person in question was an internationally protected person, the premises in question were relevant premises or the vehicle in question was a vehicle used by an internationally protected person.