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CurrentReferences to convictions for offences
Chapter 1Introduction
Part 1.2Interpretation
15 References to convictions for offences
(1)
A reference in this Act to a conviction includes a finding of guilt, whether or not a conviction is recorded.
(2)
Without limiting subsection (1), a reference to the quashing of a conviction for an offence includes a reference to the quashing of a finding of guilt in relation to the offence.
(3)
However, a reference to the quashing of a conviction for an offence does not include a reference to the quashing of a conviction if a finding of guilt in relation to the offence remains unaffected.
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