4Territorial application of criminal law

4 Territorial application of criminal law

(1)  A crime against the law of the State is committed if –

(a) all elements necessary to constitute the crime exist; and

(b) a territorial nexus exists between the State and at least one element of the crime.

(2)  A territorial nexus exists between the State and an element of a crime if –

(a) the element is or includes an event occurring in the State; or

(b) the element is or includes an event that occurs outside the State while the person alleged to have committed the crime is in the State.

(3)  There is a presumption that the necessary territorial nexus exists unless rebutted under section 5 or 6 .