Sch 1 (The Criminal Code), s 16
In forcePerson not to be twice punished for same offence
Schedule 1The Criminal Code
Part 1Introductory
16 Person not to be twice punished for same offence
A person can not be twice punished either under the provisions of this Code or under the provisions of any other law for the same act or omission, except in the case where the act or omission is such that by means thereof the person causes the death of another person, in which case the person may be convicted of the offence of which the person is guilty by reason of causing such death, notwithstanding that the person has already been convicted of some other offence constituted by the act or omission.
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