10C
In forceExtension of offences if there is a geographical nexus
Part 1AGeographical jurisdiction
10C Extension of offences if there is a geographical nexus
(1)
If—
(a)
all elements necessary to constitute an offence against a law of the State exist (disregarding geographical considerations), and
(b)
a geographical nexus exists between the State and the offence,
the person alleged to have committed the offence is guilty of an offence against that law.
(2)
A geographical nexus exists between the State and an offence if—
(a)
the offence is committed wholly or partly in the State (whether or not the offence has any effect in the State), or
(b)
the offence is committed wholly outside the State, but the offence has an effect in the State.
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