Application of Criminal Code

In force

Part IIAA of the Criminal Code applies to an offence against this

Act.

Notes for section 16

1 Part IIAA of the Criminal

Code states the general principles of criminal responsibility, establishes general defences, and deals with burden of proof. It also defines, or elaborates on, certain concepts commonly used in the creation of offences.

2 Sections 43CA and 43CB of the Criminal Code provide for extraterritoriality in relation to offences.

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16 Application of Criminal Code