Sch 1 (The Criminal Code), s 136
In forceJustices exercising jurisdiction in a matter of personal interest
Schedule 1The Criminal Code
Part 3Offences against the administration of law and justice, against office and against public authority
136 Justices exercising jurisdiction in a matter of personal interest
A person who, being a justice, wilfully and perversely exercises jurisdiction in a matter in which the justice has a personal interest commits a misdemeanour. Maximum penalty—3 years imprisonment. sch 1 pt 3 ch 16 s 136 sub 2008 No. 55 s 32
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