s 59
In forceOffences punishable under more than 1 law
Part 9Penalties and proceedings for offences
59 Offences punishable under more than 1 law
If an act or omission constitutes an offence under 2 or more Acts, or both under an Act or Acts and at common law, the offender will, unless the contrary intention appears, be liable to be prosecuted and punished under either or any of those Acts or at common law, but is not liable to be punished twice for the same offence.
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