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Section 7 - Crimes (Torture) Act 1988 - Only Australian citizens or persons present in Australia may be prosecuted | Zoe

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Crimes (Torture) Act 1988

7Only Australian citizens or persons present in Australia may be prosecuted

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A person shall not be charged with an offence against this Act unless the person: (a) is an Australian citizen; or (b) is present in Australia.

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