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Part 5A — Prosecuting acquitted accused 46A. Terms used 49 46B. Term used: acquitted accused 51 46C. Criminal investigations of acquitted accused that need authorised officer’s authority 51 46D. Charges against acquitted accused that need leave 53 46E. Applying for leave for new charge 54 46F. Procedure on leave applications 55 46G. Hearing leave applications 55 46H. Deciding leave applications 56 46I. Meaning of fresh and compelling evidence 58 46J. Meaning of tainted acquittal 58 46K. Interests of justice, matters to be considered 59 46L. Restrictions on publicity 59 46M. Leave for new charge, effect of 61

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