The Criminal Code Act 1899 - Ozcase Queensland Historical Legal ...

6 CRIMINAL CODE
THE FIRST SCHEDULE
Section 2
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PART I-INTRODUCTORY
References to provisions fed into the Criminal Code by way of amendment
have been inserted in this index for convenience.
INTERPRETATION: APPLICATION: GENERAL PRINCIPLES
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CHAPTER I-INTERPRETATION
Construction of terms
Definition of offence
Division of offences
Attempts to commit offences
Arrest without warrant
Carnal knowledge
CHAPTER 11-PARTIES TO OFFENCES
Principal offenders
Offences committed in prosecution of common purpose
Mode of execution immaterial
Accessories after the fact
CHAPTER 111-APPLICATION OF CRIMINAL LAW
Effect of changes in law
Application of Code as to offences wholly or partially committed in
Queensland
Offences procured or counselled by persons out of Queensland
Offences procured in Queensland to be committed out of Queensland
Defence Force
Person not to be twice punished for same offence
Former conviction or acquittal
CHAPTER IV-PUNISHMENTS
Kinds of punishment
Construction of provisions of Code as to punishments
Calculation of term of sentence: Cumulative sentences: Escaped
prisoners
Prerogative
CHAPTER V-CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY
Ignorance of law: Bona fide claim of right
Intention: Motive
Mistake of fact
Extraordinary emergencies
Presumption of sanity
Insanity
Intoxication
Immature age
Judicial officers
Justification and excuse: Compulsion
Compulsion of husband
No conspiracy between husband and wife alone
Offences by partners and members of companies with respect to
partnership or corporaLe property
Liability of husband and wife for offences committed by either with
respect to the other’s property
Application of rules