71.17
In forceExclusion of this Division if State/Territory laws provide for corresponding offences
ScheduleThe Criminal Code
Volume 1s 1-5, sch (s 1.1-261.3)
Chapter 4The integrity and security of the international community and foreign governments
Division 71Offences against United Nations and associated personnel
71.17 Exclusion of this Division if State/Territory laws provide for corresponding offences
(1)
A State or Territory court does not have jurisdiction to determine a charge of an offence under this Division if the conduct constituting the offence also constitutes an offence (the State offence) against the law of that State or Territory.
(2)
If:
(a)
a prosecution is brought against a person under this Division; and
(b)
a court finds that there is a corresponding State offence;
then this section does not prevent the person from being prosecuted for the State offence.
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