8A
CurrentApplication of Criminal Code
Chapter 1Preliminary matters
Part 1.2Application of Act
8A Application of Criminal Code
An offence against this Act is an offence to which Part IIAA of the
Criminal Code applies.
Notes for section 8A
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 Section 8A is not included in the NSW Act and Victorian Act.
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