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Kidnapping Act 1961
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This Act is the Kidnapping Act 1961.

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Section 1Short title
Section 2Interpretation
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Section 4Knowingly receiving ransom
Section 5Knowingly negotiating to obtain or for payment of ransom
Section 6Power to freeze bank account
Section 7Power to order inspection of books, accounts, receipts, vouchers or other documents