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CRIMES AMENDMENT ACT 2004 (NO. 16 OF 2004) - SECT 8

Section 317 (4)

substitute

    (4)     If, at a special hearing, the jury (or, if the special hearing is by a single judge without a jury, the judge) is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the accused engaged in the conduct required for the offence charged (or an alternative offence, if not satisfied in relation to the offence charged), the finding—

        (a)     is not a basis in law for recording a conviction for the offence charged (or an alternative offence); and

        (b)     except as provided in section 319A (Action if accused becomes fit to plead after special hearing), bars further prosecution of the accused for any offence in relation to the conduct.



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