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Crimes Act 1961

Procedure - Trial and sentence

359: Second accusation

You could also call this:

“This law used to let people be accused of a crime a second time, but it's not used anymore.”

This section of the law, called ‘Second accusation’, used to be part of the Crimes Act 1961. However, it no longer exists. The government removed it on 1 July 2013. This means you can’t use this section anymore when dealing with crimes or going to court.

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Part 12 Procedure
Trial and sentence

359Second accusation (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 359: repealed, on , by section 6 of the Crimes Amendment Act (No 4) 2011 (2011 No 85).