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s 34BD

Exceptions

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Part IOffences
Division 1Offences against the person
Subdivision (5)Corpses

34BD Exceptions

A does not commit an offence against a provision of this Subdivision if A's conduct occurs in the course of—

(a)

a procedure carried out in good faith for the purpose of preparing the corpse or human remains for cremation or for interment within the meaning of the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003; or

(b)

any other lawful procedure carried out in good faith for medical, hygienic, scientific, forensic or law enforcement purposes.

Note

The reference to A in this section is a reference to the same A referred to in the offence provisions in this Subdivision.

S. 34BE inserted by No. 47/2016 s. 3.

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