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Confiscation Act 1997
6Meaning of *setting aside a conviction*
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6 Meaning of *setting aside a conviction*
For the purposes of this Act, a conviction is deemed to have been set aside—
S. 6(a) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 23.8(b)).
(a) where the person is deemed to have been convicted by reason of section 4(1)(a)—if the conviction is set aside or a free pardon is granted by the Governor; or
S. 6(b) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 23.8(b)).
(b) where the person is deemed to have been convicted by reason of section 4(1)(b)—if the finding of guilt is set aside; or
S. 6(c) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 23.8(b)).
(c) where the person is deemed to have been convicted by reason of section 4(1)(c)—if the decision of the court to take the offence into account is set aside.