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Corruption, Crime and Misconduct Act 2003

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Part 10 — Contempt

Term used: reasonable excuse 159
Failing to comply with notice given under s. 94 or 95 159
Failing to obey summons issued under s. 96 160
Failing to be sworn or to give evidence when summonsed 160

160A. Contempts in relation to examination orders under the Criminal Property Confiscation Act 2000 161

Hindering execution of search warrants 161
Other contempts of Commission 162
Punishment of contempt of Commission 163
Conduct that is both a contempt and an offence 164

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