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In forceLawful authority
Chapter 2General principles of criminal responsibility
Part 2.3Circumstances where there is no criminal responsibility
Division 2.3.5External factors
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A person is not criminally responsible for an offence if the conduct required for the offence is justified or excused under a law.
Division 2.3.6 Lawful purpose
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