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Criminal Code Act 1983

109Attempting to pervert justice

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109 Attempting to pervert justice Any person who attempts, in any way not specially defined by this Code, to obstruct, prevent, pervert or defeat the course of justice is guilty of an offence and is liable to imprisonment for 15 years.

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