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Arms Act 1983

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71: Protection of persons acting under authority of this Act

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"People following the Arms Act 1983 are protected from being sued."

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If you act under the authority of the Arms Act 1983, you are protected. You cannot take action against the Crown, a Minister of the Crown, or someone acting in good faith. They are only liable for compensation as stated in the Act.

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Part 9Miscellaneous provisions
Other miscellaneous provisions

71Protection of persons acting under authority of this Act

  1. No action, claim, or demand whatsoever shall lie or be made or allowed by or in favour of any person against the Crown, or any Minister of the Crown, or any person acting in good faith in the execution or intended execution of this Act, save only in respect of any compensation that is payable in accordance with the express provisions of this Act.