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, if the act or omission is alleged to relate to the entry of a person into the Cook Islands; or
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 in the case of an offence against section 109C(2), if the act or omission is alleged to relate to arranging the bringing of a person to the Cook Islands.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5406453\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Section 8 shall not apply to an offence referred to in subsection (1).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5406453\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Nothing in subsections (1) to (3) limits or affects -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5406453 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 the application of section 7 to the occurrence in the Cook Islands of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5406453 :}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5406453 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 an act or omission forming part of an offence; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5406453 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 an event necessary to the completion of an offence.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5406453 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 7B.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid5406453 Attorney-General}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 '}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid5406453 
s consent required where jurisdiction claimed under section 7A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 - (1) Proceedings for an offence against section 109A, section 127, section 128, or section 280A cannot be brought in the High Court against a person without the Attorney-General}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 s consent, if jurisdiction over the person is claimed by virtue of section 7A.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5406453 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 A person over whom jurisdiction is claimed by virtue of section 7A may be arrested for an offence against section 109A, section 127, section 128, or section 280A or a warrant fo
r the person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
s arrest for the offence may be issued and executed, and the person may be remanded in custody or on bail, even though the Attorney-General}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 s consent to the bringing of proceedings against the person has not been obtained.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5406453 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid5406453 Organised crime}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 109, the following new sections -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5406453\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5406453 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 109A. }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid6031511 Participating in organised criminal group}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 - (1) Every one is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years who participates (whether as a member or an associate member or prospective member) in an organised criminal group, knowing that it is an organised criminal group; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 knowing that his or her participation contributes to the occurrence of criminal activity; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 reckless as to whether his or her participation may contribute to the occurrence of criminal activity.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 For the purposes of this Act, a group is an organised criminal group if it is a group of 3 or more people who have as their objective or one of their objectives -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 obtaining material benefits from the commission of offences that are punishable by imprisonment for a term of 4 years or more; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 obtaining material benefits from conduct outside the Cook Islands that, if it occurred in the Cook Is
lands, would constitute the commission of offences that are punishable by imprisonment for a term of 4 years or more; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 the commission in the Cook Islands of offences that are punishable by imprisonment for 10 years or more; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 conduct outside the Cook Islands that, if it occurred in the Cook Islands would constitute the commission of an offence punishable by imprisonment for a term of 10 years or more.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 A group of people is capable of being an organised criminal group for the purposes of this Act whether or not -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 some of them are subordinates or employees of others; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 only some of the planning, arrangement, or execution at that time of any particular action, activity, or transaction; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 its membership changes from time to time.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 109B. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid6031511 
Terms used in sections 109C to 109F}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - In sections 109C to 109F, unless the context otherwise requires}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 act or coercion against the person}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511  includes -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 abducting the person;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 using force in respect of the person;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 harming the person;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 threatening the person (expressly or by implication) with the use of force in respect of, or the harming of, the person or some other person;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 act of deception}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  includes fraudulent action;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
arranges for an unauthorised migrant to be brought to a state}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  includes -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 organises or procures the bringing to a state;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 recruits for bringing to a state;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 carries to a state;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 document}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  includes a thing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511  that is or is intended to be -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 attached to a document; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 stamped or otherwise signified on a document;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 for a material benefit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 , in relation to doing a thing, means -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 after having obtained a material benefit for doing the thing; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 intending to obtain a material benefit for doing the thing;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 harming of a person}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 , means causing harm of any kind to the person, and (in particular) includes -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 causing physical, psychological, or financial harm to the person;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 sexually mistreating the person;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 causing harm to the person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
s reputation, status, or prospects;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 unauthorised migrant}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
, in relation to a state, means a person who is neither a citizen of the state nor in possession of all the documents required by or under the law of the state for the person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 s lawful entry into the state.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 109C. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid6031511 Smuggling migrants}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - (1) Every one is liable to the penalty stated in subsection (3) who arranges for an unauthorised migrant to enter the Cook Islands or any other state, if he or she -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 does so for a material benefit; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 either knows that the person is, or is reckless as to whether the person is, an unauthorised migrant.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Every one is liable to the penalty stated in subsection (3) who arranges for an unauthorised migrant to be brought to the Cook Islands or any other state, if he or she -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 does so for a material benefit; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 either knows that the person is, or is reckless as to whether the person is, an unauthorised migrant; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 either -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 knows that the person intend}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 s to try to enter the state; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 is reckless as to whether the person intends to try to enter the state.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 The penalty is imprisonment for a term not exceeding 14 years, a fine not exceeding $300,000, or both.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Proceedings may be brought under subsection (1) even if the unauthorised migrant did not in fact enter the state concerned.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Proceedings may be brought under subsection (2) even if the unauthorised migrant was not in fact brought to the state concerned.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 109D. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid6031511 
Trafficking in people by means of coercion or deception}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - (1) Every one in liable to the penalty stated in subsection (2) who -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 arranges the entry of a person into the Cook Islands or any other state by one or more acts of coercion against the person, one or more acts of decep}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 tion of the person, or both; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 arranges, organises, or procures the reception, concealment, or harbouring in the Cook Islands or any other state of a person, knowing that the person}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 s entry into the Cook Islands or that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 state was arranged by one or more acts of coercion against the person, one or more acts of de}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 ception of the person, or both.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 The penalty is imprisonment for a term not exceeding 20 years, a fine not exceeding $500,000, or both.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Proceedings may be brought under this section even if the person coerced or deceived -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 did not in fact enter the state concerned; or (as the case may be)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 was not in fact received, concealed, or harboured in the state concerned.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Proceedings may be brought under this section even if parts of the proc
ess by which the person coerced or deceived was brought or came to or towards the state concerned were accomplished without an act of coercion or deception.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 109E. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid6031511 Ag}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511\charrsid6031511 gr}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid6031511 avating factors}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 - (1) When determining the sentence to be imposed on, or other way of dealing with, a person convicted of an offence against section 109C or section 109D, a court must take into account -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 whether bodily harm or death (whether to or of a person in respect of whom the offence was committed or some other person) occurred during the commission of the offence;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 whether the offence was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with, an organised criminal group (within the meaning of section 109A(2));
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 whether a person in respect of whom the offence was committed was subjected to inhuman or degrading treatment as a result of the commission of the offence;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 if during the proceedings concerned the person was convicted of the same offence in respect of 2 or more people, the number of people in respect of whom the offence was committed.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 When determining the sentence to be imposed on, or other way of dealing with, a person convicted of an offence against section 109D, a court must also take into account -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 whether a person in respect of whom the offence was committed was subjected to physical abuse (for example, rape or assault) as a result of the commission of the offence;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 the age of the person in respect to whom the offence was committed and, in particular, whether the person was under the age of 16 years;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 whether the person convicted committed the offence, or took actions that were part of it, for a material benefit.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 The examples in paragraph (a) of subsection (2) do not limit the generality of that paragraph.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 This section does not limited the matters that a court may take into account when determining the sentence to be
 imposed on, or other way of dealing with, a person convicted of an offence against section 109C or section 109D.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 109F. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid6031511 Attorney-General}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 '}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid6031511 s consent to prosecutions required}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 - (1) Proceedings for an offence against section 109C or section 109D cannot be brought in a Cook Islands court without the Attorney-General}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 s consent.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 A person alleged to have committed an offence against section 109C or section 109D may be arrested, or a warrant for the person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 s arrest may be issued and executed, and the person be remanded in custody or in bail, even though the Attorney-General}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 s consent to the bringing of proceedings against the person has not been obtained.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid6031511 Corrupt use of official information}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 116, the following new sections -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6031511 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 116A. }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid6031511 Corrupt use of official information}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 - Every official is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years who, whether within the Cook Islands or els
ewhere, corruptly uses or discloses any information, acquired by him in his official capacity, to obtain, directly or indirectly, an advantage or a pecuniary gain for himself or any other person.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
\par 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid6031511 Conspiring to defeat justice}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 - (1) Section 127 of the Principal Act is amended by adding after the word }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 justice}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  the words in the Cook Islands or the course of justice in an overseas jurisdiction.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511\charrsid13336091 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 7. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid6031511 Corrupting}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6031511\charrsid6031511  j}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid6031511 uries and witnesses}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - (1) The Principal Act is amended by repealing section 128, and substitutin
g the following section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368 \endash }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10759368 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368 128. }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid9334584 Corrupting juries and witnesses}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid13336091  - Every one is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years who -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759368 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10759368 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid13336091 
dissuades or attempts to dissuade a person, by threats, bribes, or other corrupt means from giving evidence in any cause or matter (whether civil or criminal, and whether tried or to be tried in the Cook Islands or i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368 n an overseas jurisdiction); or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759368 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10759368 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid13336091 inf
luences or attempts to influence, by threats or bribes or other corrupt means, a member of a jury in his or her conduct as such (whether in a cause or matter tried or to be tried in the Cook Islands in an overseas jurisdiction, and whether the member has 
been sworn as a member of a particular jury or not); or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759368 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10759368 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid13336091 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid13336091 accepts any bribe or other corrupt consideration to abstain from giving evidence (whether in a cause or matter tried or to be tried in the Cook Islands or i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368 n an overseas jurisdiction); or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759368 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10759368 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid13336091 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid13336091 acc
epts any bribe or other corrupt consideration on account of his or her conduct as a member of a jury (whether in a cause or matter tried or to be tried in the Cook Islands in an overseas jurisdiction, and whether the member has been sworn as a member of a
 particular jury or not); or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10759368 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10759368 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid13336091 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid13336091 wilfully attempts in any other way to obstruct, prevent, pervert, or defeat the course of justice in the Cook Islands or the course of justice in an overseas jurisdiction.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid9334584 Sexual conduct with children outside the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 - The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 157 the following sections -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 157A. }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid9334584 Sexual conduct with children outside the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 - (1) Every one commits an offence who, being a person ordinarily resident in the Cook Islands, doe
s outside the Cook Islands, any act to or in relation to any child under the age of 16 years if that act would, if done in the Cook Islands, constitute an offence against any of the fol}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
lowing provisions of this Act -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Section 145(1) (sexual intercourse with girl under 12);}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Section 145(2) (attempted sexual intercourse with girl under 12);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Section 146 (indecency with girl under 12);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Section 147(1) (sexual intercourse with girl between 12 and 16);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Section 147(2) (indecency with girl between 12 and 16);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (f)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Section 152 (indecent act between girl and woman);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (g)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Section 153 (indecency between man and boy);
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (h)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Section 155 (sodomy).
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Every one who commits an offence against this section in respe
ct of any provision specified in subsection (1) of this section is liable to the same penalty to which he or she would have been liable had he or she been convicted of an offence against that provision.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Where, in respect of any provision specified in subsection (1) of this section (in this subsection referred to as the specified provision), any provision of this Act specifies -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 circumstances that constitute a defence to a charge under the specified provision; or
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 circumstances that do not constitute a defence to a charge under the specified provision; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 circumstances in which the person upon or with whom an offence against the specified provision is committed may not be charged with an offence against the specified provision; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 any time limit on the commencement of proceedings for an offence against the specified provision,
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
that provision shall apply in respect of the commencement of proceedings for an offence against this section in respect of the specified provision and in respect of any charge under this section in respect of the specified provision.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 157B. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid9334584 
Consent of Attorney-General required}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - (1) No information shall be laid for an offence against section 157A of this Act except with the consent of the Attorney-General.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
A person who is alleged to have committed an offence against this section may be arrested, or a warrant for the arrest of the person may be issued and executed, and any such person may be remanded in custody or on bail, notwithstanding that the consent o
f the Attorney-General to the laying of an information for the offence has not been obtained, but no further or other proceedings shall be taken until that consent has been obtained.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 The Attorney-General may, before deciding whether or not to give consent under subsection (1), make such inquiries as he or she thinks fit.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14707677\charrsid14707677 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid9334584 
Standard of care required of persons under legal duties}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 170, the following new section -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
170A. Standard of care required of persons under legal duties - (1) This section applies in respect of the legal duties specified}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10759368  in any of sections 171,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  172, 173, 175, 176 and 177.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 For the purposes of this Part, a person is criminally responsible for -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 omitting to discharge or perform a legal duty to which this section applies; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 neglecting a legal duty to which this section applies,
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
only if in the circumstances of the particular case, the omission or neglect is a major departure from the standard of care expected of a reasonable person to whom that legal duty applies in those circumstances.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 10.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid9334584 
Possession of offensive weapons or disabling substances}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 224, the following new section -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
224A. Possession of offensive weapons or disabling substances - (1) In subsection (4)(a) of this section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 offensive weapon}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  means any article made or altered for use for causing bodily injury, or intended by the person having it with him for such use.}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 In subsection (4)(b) of this section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 offensive weapon}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  means any article capable of being used for causing bodily injury.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 In this section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 disabling substance}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 means any anaesthetising or other substance produced for use for disabling persons, or intended by any person having it with him for such use.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Every one is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 who, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, has with him in any public place any knife or offensive weapon or disabling substance; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 who has in his possession in any place any offensive weapon or disabling substance in circumstances t
hat prima facie show an intention to use it to commit an offence involving bodily injury or the threat or fear of violence.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 It is a defence to a charge under subsection (4) (b) of this section if the person charged proves that he did not intend to use
 the offensive weapon or disabling substance to commit an offence involving bodily injury or the threat or fear of violence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 11.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid9334584 Money laundering}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 280, the following new sections -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 280A. }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid9334584 Money laundering}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - (1) For the purposes of this section, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 serious offence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  means -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 an act or omission that constitutes an offence against the law of the Cook Islands punishable by imprisonment for not less than 12 months or the imposition of a fine of more th
an $5,000; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
an act or omission that constitutes an offence against the law of another country that, had that act or omission occurred in the Cook Islands, it would have constituted an offence against the law of the Cook Islands punishable by impriso
nment for not less than 12 months or the imposition of a fine of more than $5,000.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 A person commits the offence of money-laundering if the person -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 acquires, possesses or uses property, or engages in a transaction that involves property, knowing or having reason to believe that it is derived directly or ind}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 irectly from a serious offence;
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 converts or transfers property derived directly or indirectly from those acts or omissions with the aim of
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\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 concealing or disguising the illicit origin of that property; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 aiding any person involved in the commission of the offence, to evade the legal consequences thereof;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (c) conceals or disguises the true nature, origin, location, disposition, movement
 or ownership of the property derived directly or indirectly from those acts or omissions;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 renders assistance to another person for any of the above.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Knowledge, intent or purpose required as an element of the abovementioned activities may be inferred from o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
bjective factual circumstances.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 Any person may be convicted of a money laundering offence under this section notwithstanding the absence of a co
nviction in respect of a crime which generated the proceeds alleged to have been laundered.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 A person guilty of an offence under the provisions of this section is liable on conviction, in the case of a person, to a term of imprisonment of up to 5 years
 or a fine of up to $50,000 and in the case of a person which is a body corporate, five times such fine.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584 280B. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid9334584 Prej}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid9334584 udicin}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid9334584 g}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid9334584 
 investigation by disclosing information}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - (1) A person who discloses to another person information or other matter likely to prejudi
ce any investigation of an offence or possible offence of money-laundering, is guilty of an offence by a fine of up to $50,000, or a term of imprisonment of up to 5 years, or both.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 In proceedings for an offence against subjection (1), it is a defence 
to prove that the accused did not know, and had no reasonable grounds for suspecting, that the disclosure was likely to prejudice any investigation of an offence or possible offence of money-laundering where disclosure does not fall within the scope of th
at person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 s duties.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 280C. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid9334584 Im}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid9334584 munity from liability for disclosure of information}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - Where -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9334584\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 any person discloses, to any member of the Police, any information relating to money laundering; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 that information is so disclosed in good faith for the purpose of or in connection with the enforcement or intended enforcement of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 -
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 this Act; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 the Proceeds of Crime Act 2003; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (iii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 2003; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (iv)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 the Financial Transactions Reporting Act 2003; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
that person is otherwise under any obligation (whether arising by virtue of any enactment or any rule of law or otherwise howsoever) to maintain secrecy in relation to, or not to disclose, that information, -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9334584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 then, notwithstanding that the disclosure 
would otherwise constitute a breach of that obligation of secrecy or non-disclosure, the disclosure by that person, to that member of the Police, of that information is not a breach of that obligation of secrecy or non-disclosure or (whether applicable) o
f any enactment by which that obligation is imposed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 12.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid3112041 
Altering or reproducing document with the intend to defraud}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 289, the following new sections -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 289A.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid3112041 Altering or reproducing document with intent to defraud}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 - (1) Every one is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years who, with intent to defraud, -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 makes any alteration in any document, whether by addition, insertion, deletion, obliteration, erasure, removal, or otherwise; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
by any means, makes a document that is a reproduction of the whole or any part or parts of another document, or of the whole or any parts of 2 or more documents, or of any combination of any of those things.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 An offence against subsection (1) i
s complete as soon as the alteration or document is made with such intent as aforesaid, although the offender may not have intended that any particular person should use or act upon the document so altered or made, or should be induced by it to do or refr
ain from doing anything.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 289B. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid3112041 
Using altered or reproduced document with intend to defraud}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 - (1) Every one is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years who with intent to defraud, knowing a document to have been altered or made in a manner and with the intent referred to in subsection (1) of section 289A of this Act, -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 uses, deals with, or acts upon it; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 causes any person to use, deal with, or act upon it.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 For the purposes of this section, it is immaterial that the document was altered or made outside the Cook Islands.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 13.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid3112041 Market Trading Offences}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - The Principal Act is amended by inserting, after Part XI, the following new Part XII -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid3112041 PART X}{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid3112041 II}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid3112041 
\par MARKET TRADING OFFENCES
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 336.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid3112041 Interpretation of Part XII}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - (1) In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires -
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 ""}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 disseminate}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 includes make available, publish, and circulate; and also includes disseminate by letter, newspaper, broadcasting, television, cinematograph film, or any other means whatsoever;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 financial market}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 is an exchange, market, or other facility whether within or beyond the Cook Islands, through which offers to acquire or dispose of, or trade securities are regularly made or accepted;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2911610 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 information}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  includes:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
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\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 matters of supposition and other matters that are insufficiently definite to warrant being made known to the public; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 matters relating to the intentions, or likely intentions, of a person;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 inside information}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  means information in relation to particular securities which -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
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\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 is not generally available; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 if the information were generally available, a reasonable person would expect it to have a material effect on the price or value of such securities;
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 insider}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  means a person who has inside information;
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 person}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 includes a corporation sole, a company or other body corporate (whether incorporated in the Cook Islands or elsewhere), an unincorporated body of persons, a public body, and a Government department;
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 security}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 means any class of interest or right to participate in any capital, assets, earnings, royalties, or other property of any person which is traded on a financial market, and includes any interest in or right to be paid money that is, or is 
to be, deposited with, lent to, or otherwise owing by, any person (whether or not the interest or right is secured by a charge over any property); and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 securities}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  shall have a corresponding meaning.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 (2) For the pu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 rposes of this Part, informa}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 tion is generally available if-
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 (a) it}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 onsists of readily observable matter; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 (b) bot}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
h of the following subparagraphs apply:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 (i) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
it has been made known in a manner that would, or would be likely to, bring it to the attention of persons who co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 mm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
only invest in securities of a kind whose price might be affected by the information; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 (ii) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
since it was made known, a reasonable period for it to be disseminated among such persons has elapsed; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 (c) it }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
consists of deductions, conclusions or inferences made or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 dra}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 wn from either or both of the following:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 (i) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
information referred to in paragraph (a);}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 (ii) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 information made known as mentioned }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 subparagraph (b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2911610 )}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2911610\charrsid13336091 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 i).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 (3) For the pu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
rposes of this Part, a reasonable pers
on would be taken to expect information to have a material effect on the price or value of particular securities if (and only if) the information would, or would be likely to, influence persons who commonly acquire such securities in deciding whether or n
ot to acquire or dispose of the first-mentioned securities.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 337.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid3112041 Prohibited conduct by person in possession of inside information}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 - (1) If an insider knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the matters specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of the definition
 of inside information in section 336 are satisfied in relation to the information, the insider must not (whether as principal or agent) -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 apply for, acquire, or dispose of, such securities, or enter into an agreement to apply for, acquire, or dispose of, such securities; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 procure another person to apply for, acquire, or dispose of, relevant securities, or enter into an agreement to apply for, acquire, or dispose of, such securities.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 If an insider knows, or ought reasonably to know, that th
e matters specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of the definition of inside information in section 336 are satisfied in relation to the information, the insider must not, directly or indirectly, communicate the information, or cause the information to be co
mmunicated, to another person if the insider knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the other person would or would be likely to -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 apply for, acquire, or dispose of, such securities, or enter into an agreement to apply for, acquire, or dispose of, such securities; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
procure another person to apply for, acquire, or dispose of, such securities, or enter into an agreement to apply for, acquire, or dispose of, such securities.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3112041 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 338. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid3112041 Exceptions to section 337}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - (1) No action shall be brought against an insider under section 337 of this Act if -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
the securities are disposed of, or acquired, in that person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 s own name or in the name, or on behalf, of that person}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 s spouse or child; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
in disposing of or acquiring the securities that person complies with a procedure approved by the relevant supervisory authority for ensuring that no insider uses that information in disposing of or acquiring securities for personal gain.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 No action sh
all be brought against an insider under section 337 of this Act in respect of the acquisition of securities which results from a take-over offer made by the insider in accordance with applicable companies legislation.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 339.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid3112041 Market manipulation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - A person m
ust not take part in, or carry out (whether directly or indirectly) one or more transactions that have or are likely to have the effect of -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3112041 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2911610 
creating an artificial price for trading in securities; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7750751 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2911610 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7750751 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2911610 maintaining at a level that is artificial(whet
her or not it was previously artificial) a price for trading in securities.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 340.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid12924894 False trading and market rigging}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 - (1) A person must not do, or omit to do, an act if that act or omission has or is likely to have the effect of creating, or causing the creation of, a false or misleading appearance -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 of active trading in securities; or

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
with respect to the market for, or the price for trading in, securities.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 A person must not enter into, or engage in, a fictitious or artificial transaction or device if that transaction or device results in -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 the price for trading in securities being maintained, inflated or depressed; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 fluctuations in the price for trading in securities.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 For the purposes of subsection (1), but without limiting th
at subsection, a person is taken to have created a false or misleading appearance of active trading in particular securities if the person enters into, or carries out, either directly or indirectly, any transaction of acquisition or disposal of any of tho
se securities that does not involve any change in the beneficial ownership of the securities.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 For the purposes of subsection (3), an acquisition or disposal of securities does not involve a change in the beneficial ownership if -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 a person who had an interest in the securities before the acquisition or disposal; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 an associate of such a person;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 has an interest in the securities after the acquisition or disposal.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 341.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid12924894 False or misleading statements}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (1) A person must not make a statement, or disseminate information, if -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 the statement or information is false in a material particular or is materially misleading; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 the statement or information is likely:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 to induce persons to apply for securities; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 to induce persons to dispose of or acquire securities; or (iii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 to have the effect of increasing, reducing, maintaining or stabilising the price}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894  for trading in securities; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 when the person makes the statement, or disseminates the information:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 the person does not care whether the statement or information is true or false; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 the person knows, or ought reasonably to have known, that the statement or information is false in a material particular or is materially misleading.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 342.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid12924894 Offences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 
 - Any person who fails to comply with any of the requirements of this Part is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 if an individual by a fine not exceeding $50,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 if a body corporate to a fine not exceeding $250,000.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11498173 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 14.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13336091  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid12924894 Repeal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091  - The Offshore Industry (Criminal Provisions) Act 1995-96 is repealed.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894 ---------------------------------------------
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13336091 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12924894\charrsid13336091 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12924894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11763284\charrsid13336091 This Act is administered by the Ministry of Police
\par }}