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Chapter:

200 PDFTitle:CRIMES ORDINANCEGazette Number:
Section:4Heading:Limitations as to trial for treason, etc.Version Date:30/06/1997

(1) A person shall not be prosecuted for any offence under section 2 or 3 unless the prosecution is commenced within 3 years after the offence is committed. [cf. 1695 c. 3 s. 6 U.K.]
(2) This section does not apply to cases in which the overt act alleged is the killing of Her Majesty, or a direct attempt to endanger the life of Her Majesty. [cf. 1800 c. 93 s. 1 U.K.]
(3) The procedure on trials for treason or misprision of treason shall be the same as the procedure on trials for murder. [cf. 1967 c. 58 s. 12(6) U.K.]