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Criminal Code Act 1983

21Stay of vexatious, &c., proceedings

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21 Stay of vexatious, &c., proceedings Notwithstanding anything contained in this Division, a court, in any proper case, may order that proceedings brought before the court be stayed on the ground that they are vexatious or harassing and thereupon they shall be stayed. Criminal Code Act 1983 20 Division 1 General matters

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