MINOR OFFENCES (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT

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MINOR OFFENCES (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT

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ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

1. Abolition of the offence of wandering, etc.
2. Interpretation.
3. Short title.

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MINOR OFFENCES (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT

An Act to abolish wandering as an offence and to provide that a simple offence shall not attract detention.

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 [Commencement.] [7th December, 1989]

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1. Abolition of the offence of wandering, etc.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Criminal Code, Penal Code (Northern States) Federal Provisions Act, Criminal Procedure Act, Criminal Procedure Code (Northern States) Act or any other enactment or law, as from the commencement of this Act-

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