Crimes Act 1961

Crimes against the person - Killing unborn child

182A: Miscarriage defined

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“This law used to explain what a miscarriage means, but it's no longer in use.”

This section of the law, which was about defining miscarriage, is no longer in effect. It was removed from the Crimes Act 1961 on 24 March 2020. The law has changed, and this definition is not used anymore.

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Part 8 Crimes against the person
Killing unborn child

182AMiscarriage defined (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 182A: repealed, on , by section 13 of the Abortion Legislation Act 2020 (2020 No 6).