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Division Div 2 - Crimes Act 1958 - Punishment 723 | Zoe

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Division 2—Punishment 723

(1) Sentences for offences 723

476B Young person sentenced to life imprisonment 723

479A Rescuing of prisoner from lawful custody 724

479B Aiding a prisoner in escaping 724

479C Escape and related offences 725

(3) Execution of sentences 727

493 Sentences of imprisonment etc. to be carried out according to law relating to prisons 727

Division 3—Regulations 729

505A Regulations 729

Part IV—Probation and parole provisions 730

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