This part of the law is no longer in effect. It used to be about how long someone could live after being hurt before it could be called homicide. But on 12 March 2019, this rule was removed from the Crimes Act 1961. This means that the "year and a day" rule for homicide cases is no longer part of New Zealand law.

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Crime and justice > Criminal law

161: Procuring death by false evidence, or

"Making someone die by lying or tricking people in court"

163: Killing by influence on the mind, or

"Scaring someone to death on purpose, especially kids or sick people, is against the law."

Part 8Crimes against the person
Homicide

162Death must be within a year and a day (Repealed)

Notes

Section 162: repealed, on 12 March 2019, by section 6 of the Crimes Amendment Act 2019 (2019 No 4).

Crimes Act 1961

Crimes against the person - Homicide

162: Death must be within a year and a day

"A person can only be charged with killing someone if the victim dies within one year and one day of being hurt."

Part 8Crimes against the personHomicide

162Death must be within a year and a day (Repealed)

Part 8Crimes against the person
Homicide