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In force2020 Revised Edition
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Part 7 · The Charge

126. Sense of words used in charge to describe offence

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In every charge, words used to describe an offence are deemed to have been used in the sense attached to them respectively by the law under which that offence is punishable.

Report

Part 7A

Deferred Prosecution Agreements

Part 8

Initiation of Criminal Proceedings and Complaint to Magistrate

Part 9

Pre-Trial Procedures in the State Courts

Part 10

Pre-Trial Procedures in General Division of High Court

Part 10A

Prosecution’S Obligation to Serve Certain Materials on Defence

Part 11

General Provisions Relating to Pre-Trial and Plead Guilty Procedures in All Courts

Part 12

Procedure at Trial in All Courts

Part 13

General Provisions Relating to Proceedings in Courts

Part 14

Evidence and Witnesses

Part 15

Judgment

Part 16

Sentences

Part 17

Community Sentences

Part 18

Compensation and Costs

Part 19

Disposal of Property

Part 20

Appeals, Points Reserved, Revisions and Criminal Motions

Part 21

Special Proceedings

Part 22

Miscellaneous

Schedules