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Criminal Code Act 1983
442Arrest on reasonable grounds not to be taken to be unlawful
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442 Arrest on reasonable grounds not to be taken to be unlawful
Where an arrest is made under section 441 under a belief that is
held on reasonable grounds, the arrest shall not cease to be lawful
or be taken to be unlawful where it subsequently appears or is
found that the person arrested did not commit the offence alleged.