Criminal Code Act 1899 - Queensland Legislation

Schedule 1 The Criminal CodePart 1 IntroductoryChapter 1 Interpretation[s 1]family, for chapter 16, see section 119A.film, for chapter 22, see section 207A.forge a document, means make, alter or deal with thedocument so that the whole of it or a material part of it—(a) purports to be what, or of an effect that, in fact it is not;or(b) purports to be made, altered or dealt with by a personwho did not make, alter or deal with it or by or for someperson who does not, in fact exist; or(c) purports to be made, altered or dealt with by authority ofa person who did not give that authority; or(d) otherwise purports to be made, altered or dealt with incircumstances in which it was not made, altered or dealtwith.genitalia includes surgically constructed genitalia.grievous bodily harm means—(a) the loss of a distinct part or an organ of the body; or(b) serious disfigurement; or(c) any bodily injury of such a nature that, if left untreated,would endanger or be likely to endanger life, or cause orbe likely to cause permanent injury to health;whether or not treatment is or could have been available.indecent matter includes indecent film, videotape, audiotape,picture, photograph or printed or written matter.indictment means a written charge preferred against anaccused person in order to the person’s trial before some courtother than justices exercising summary jurisdiction.inland water includes river, canal and reservoir.judicial officer includes—(a) an arbitrator, or umpire, appointed in relation to anarbitration in which evidence may be taken on oath; andCurrent as at 1 December 2014 Page 37