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Crimes (Hostages) Act 1989
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C2016C00517 C06
10 March 2016
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1 Short title
2 Commencement
3 Interpretation
4 Act extends to external Territories
5 Application
6 Effect of this Act on other laws
6A Application of the Criminal Code
7 Meaning of hostage-taking
8 When hostage-taking an offence
9 Person not to be charged in certain circumstances
10 Prosecutions
11 Venue where offence committed on aircraft
12 Change of venue
13 Evidence of certain matters
14 Section 38 of Judiciary Act
15 Assistance under article 6 of Convention
Schedule—International Convention Against The Taking Of Hostages
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Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
