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\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 has been issued or obtained through misrepresentation, corruption or duress or in any other unlawful manner; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 is being used by a person other than the lawful owner;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4858096 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 "illegal entry" means entering the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}
Cook Islands{\*\xmlclose} or any other country without complying with the requirements for lawful entry of that country;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4858096 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 "material b
enefit" includes any type of financial or non-financial inducement, payment, bribe, reward, advantage or service;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4858096 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
"people smuggling" means the arranging or assisting of an unauthorised person's illegal entry into any country;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7097348 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7097348 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 "receiving country" means -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
(a) in relation to people smuggling, the country into which the unauthorised person's entry is arranged; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 in relation to people trafficking, the country into which a trafficked person is brought as part of an act of trafficking in persons;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4858096 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 "specified me}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4858096 
ans" means any of the following}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9776511  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4858096 -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a) threat;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 use of fo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4858096 rce or other forms of coercion;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (c) abduction;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144122 (d) fraud;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144122 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144122 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4858096 (e) deception;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (f)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (g)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 giving or receiving payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4858096 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
"unauthorised person", in relation to a country, means a person who is neither a citizen of that country nor in possession of all the documents required by or under the law of that country for the person's lawful entry into that country.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4858096 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
"unlawful employee" means a person who under the provisions of the Entry, Residence and Departure Act 1971-72 or under the terms of any entry or residence permit issued thereunder, is not lawfully entitled to work in the Cook Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4858096 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 "trafficked person" means a person who is the victim of trafficking in persons;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4858096 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10883620 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
"trafficking in persons" means the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of a person for the purpose of exploitation.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4858096 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4134949 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid4134949 People Smuggling
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4858096\charrsid4134949 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4134949 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid4134949 109C. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid4134949 
People smuggling}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid4134949  - (1) Every person is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 20 years or to a fine not exceeding $500,000 or both, who for a material benefit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  engages in people smuggling either knowing or being reckless as to the fact that the entry of the person being or to be smuggled constitutes or would constitute illegal entry.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9776511\charrsid16661209 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 Subsection (1) applies whether or not the person being smuggled actually enters or arrives in the receiving country.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4134949 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 109D. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid4134949 Offence to facilitate stay of an unauthorised }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4134949\charrsid4134949 p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid4134949 e}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4134949\charrsid4134949 r}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid4134949 son}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  - E
very person is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 14 years or to a fine not exceeding $300,000 or to both, who knowingly facilitates the continued presence o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10162477 f }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 an unauthorised person in a receiving country in order to obtain a material benefit.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4134949 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 109E. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid4134949 Aggravating factors}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
 - Every person commits an aggravated offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 20 years or to a fine of $500,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12718026 00}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 0 or both, who commits an offence under sections 109C, 109D or 109N in one or more of the following circumstances, namely}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12989694  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12781115 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12781115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 the unauthorised person is subjected to torture or to other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment (including exploitation); or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12781115 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12781115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 the life or safety of the person being smuggled is or is likely to be endangered.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12781115 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 109F. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid12781115 Protection for smuggled persons}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  - (1) An unauthorised person shall not be liable for prosecution for an offence under sections 109C, 109}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12653064 D}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 , 109E, 109G, 109N or 109}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12653064 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
 by reason only of the fact that the unauthorised person is the object of the following conduct-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12781115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 people smuggling; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12781115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 an offence under section 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12781115 09D}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13987932 ;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12781115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 when committed for the purpose of enabling people smuggling, an offence against section 109N.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12781115 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 109G. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid12781115 Boarding, search and detention of craft}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  - (1) This section shall apply to a craft that 
is a ship, boat, or other machine or vessel used or capable of being used for the carriage of persons by water or over water, except for a foreign warship.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12781115 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
An authorised officer may stop and board the craft within the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Cook Islands{\*\xmlclose} if the authorised officer has reasonable grounds to believe the craft -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12781115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 is being used to commit an of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12781115 fence against section 109C; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12781115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 the craft is in:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12781115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Cook Islands{\*\xmlclose}; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12781115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 the territorial sea of the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Cook Islands{\*\xmlclose}.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12781115 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 Th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3570521  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
e authorised officer may, when reasonably necessary for the exercise of his or her functions in connection with an offence against section 109C }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 direct the craft to stay where it is, or direct it to be taken to a suitable place in the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Cook Islands{\*\xmlclose} for the purpose of search; and

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 search and detain the craft, anyone on it and anything on it; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 question any person on board the craft; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 require the production of any documents relating to the craft or any travel or identity document}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 s of a person on the craft; and

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 take a copy of any documents produced; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
seize and detain anything found on the craft that appears to him or her to be evidence of an of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 fence against section 109C; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16582333 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (g)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 remain on the craft for such period as 
is reasonably necessary for the purpose of boarding, searching and directing the craft or carrying out an investigation for an offence against section 109C.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16582333 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid3169517 ) If the craft fails to stop at the request of an authorised}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  officer, the officer may pursue it 
into international waters and take any action that is reasonably necessary to stop the craft to enable it to be boarded (other than in the territorial sea of another country).
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
The authorised officer may require the person in charge of the craft, a member of the crew or any person on board to take any action that may be directed by the officer for paragraph (a) of subsection (3).
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 Th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 e person in charge of the craft}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  must give any authorised officer who remains on board the craft proper and sufficient 
food and suitable accommodation without charge.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (7)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
Every person who fails to comply with a direction of the authorised officer under paragraph (a) of subsection (3) or who obstructs the authorised officer in the exercise by him or her of any powers under this section is liable to imprisonment for a ter}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3570521 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  not exceeding 14 years or to a fine of $300,000 or to both.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid3169517 People Traf}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517\charrsid3169517 
fi}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid3169517 ckin}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517\charrsid3169517 g}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517\charrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 109H. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid3169517 
Trafficking in persons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  - Every person is liable to imprisonment fo
r a term not exceeding 20 years or to a fine not exceeding $500,000 or to both, who engages in trafficking in a person, or is involved in the arranging of trafficking in a person, knowing that the person's entry into the Cook Islands or any other state is
 or was arranged by specified means.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 109}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2511993 I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 .}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid3169517 Trafficking in children}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
 - Every person is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30 years or to a fine not exceeding $800,000 or to both, who intentionally engages in trafficking in a person who is a chil
d or is involved in the arranging of trafficking in a person who is a child, regardless of whether the child's entry into the Cook Islands or any other country is or was arranged by specified means.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 109}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 J}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 .}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid3169517 Consent not a defence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  - It shall not be a defence 
to any prosecution under section 109H or section109}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10452621 I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911413  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a) that the trafficked person consented to the intended exploitation; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 that the intended exploitation did not occur.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 109K. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid3169517 Aggravating factors}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
 - (1) When determining the sentence to be imposed on, or other way of dealing with, a person convicted of an offence against this 109H or 109}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7025168 I}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 , the court shall take into account -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 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}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517  the commission of the offence;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 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\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 whether a person in respect 
of whom the offence was committed was subjected to torture, or other inhuman or degrading treatment including exploitation, as a result of the commission of the offence;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 the number of people in respect of whom the offence was committed.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid1780222 (2) When determining the sentence to be imposed on, or other way of dealing with, a person convicted of an offence against section 109H or 109}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2389658 I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid1780222 , the court shall also take into account -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517\charrsid1780222 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid1780222 (a) whether a person in respe
ct 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;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 the age of the person in respect to whom the offence was committed and, in particular, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 whether the person was a child;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 whether the person con}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 vict}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
ed committed the offence, or took actions that were part of it, for a material benefit.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
The examples in paragraph (a) of subsection (2) do not limit the generality of that paragraph.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
This section does not limit the matters that the 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 sections 109H or 109}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345586 I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 .
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 109L. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid3169517 Protection for trafficked persons}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  - (1) A trafficked person shall not be liable to criminal prosecution for -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 the act of trafficking in persons or being a party to an offence of trafficking in persons; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 the trafficked person's illegal entry into the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Cook Islands{\*\xmlclose} in connection with the act of trafficking in persons if the 
{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Cook Islands{\*\xmlclose} is the receiving country; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 the trafficked person's period of unlawful residence in the Cook Islands after being trafficked, if the Cook Islands is the receiving country; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
the trafficked person's procurement or possession of any fraudulent travel or identity documents that the person obtained, or with which the trafficked person was supplied, for the purpose of entering the receiving country in connection with the act of tr
afficking in persons.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
Subsection (1) shall not prevent the removal of a trafficked person in accordance with the Entry Residence and Departure Act 1971-72 as an illegal immigrant or as an illegal resident as defined in that Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid3169517 Exploitation
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 109M. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid13464712 Expl}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517\charrsid13464712 
oitation of people not legally}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid13464712  entitled to work}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  - (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209 
 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 Every employer is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to a fine of $50,000 or to both who -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 allows an unlawful employee to undertake employment in the employer's service; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 takes any action with the intention of preventing or hindering the employee from:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 leaving the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Cook Islands{\*\xmlclose}; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 ascertaining or seeking that person's entitlement under the law of the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Cook Islands{\*\xmlclose}; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (iii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 disclosing to any person the circumstances of that person's employment by the employer.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the following are examples of actions of the kind mentioned in that subsection -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 taking or retaining possession or control of a person's passport, any other travel or identi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 ty document, or travel tickets;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 preventing or hindering a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 erson from:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 having access to a telephone; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 using a telephone; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (iii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 using a telephone privately; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (iv)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 leaving premises; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (v)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 leaving premises unaccompanied;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 preventing or hindering an inspector appointed and acting pursuant to the provisions of the Indu
strial and Labour Ordinance 1964 from entering or having access to any place or premises to which the person is entitled to have access under any law.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169517 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid3169517 Miscellaneous
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3169517 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 109N. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid3169517 Offence related to fraudulent travel or identity documents}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  - Every person is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to both, who knowingly, in order}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077  to obtain a material benefit \endash 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10495077 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 produces to any person, a fraudulent travel or identity document purporting it to be genuine; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10495077 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10495077 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 procures, provides or possesses a fraudulent travel or identity document.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 109}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6380079 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 . }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid10495077 Obligation on commercial carriers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
 - (1) A commercial carrier is liable to a fine of $500,000 if that commercial carrier transports a person into a r
eceiving country where on entry to the receiving country, the person does not have the travel documents required for lawful entry into that country.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15687854 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10446853 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 A commercial carrier shall not be guilty of an offence under subsection}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10446853  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (1) if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5047123  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5449451 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5449451 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5449451 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 the commercial c
arrier had reasonable grounds to believe that the documents that the person has are the travel documents required for lawful entry of that person into the receiving country; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5449451 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 the person possessed the travel documents required for lawful entry into t
he receiving country when that person boarded or last boarded the commercial carrier to travel to the receiving country; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5449451 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 entry into the receiving country occurred only because of illness of or injury o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10446853 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  a person on board, stress of weather or other circumstances beyond the control of the commercial carrier.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
Nothing in this section shall affect the liability of a commercial carrier under se}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12678304 ction 31 of the Entry Residence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
 and Departure Act 1971-72.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 109P. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid10495077 Obligation to extradite or refer for prosecution}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
 - If the Attorney-General refuses a request from another country to extradite a person under the Extradition Act 2003 and the extradition request relates to an act or omission under this Part, the Attor
ney general must refer the matter to the Solicitor-General for prosecution.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 109Q. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid10495077 Attorney-General's consent to prosecutions required}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  - (1) Proceedings for an offence against this Part cannot be brought without the Attorney-General's consent.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
A person alleged to have committed an offence against this Part may be arrested, or a warrant for the person's arrest may be issued and executed, and the person be remanded in custody or in bail, even though the Attorney-General's consent to the bringing 
of proceedings against the person has not been obtained."
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid10495077 Money laundering}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  - The principal Act is amended by repealing section 280A (as inserted by the Crimes Amendment Act 2003) and substituting the following -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 "280A. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid7755998 
Money laundering}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  - (1) For the purposes of this section, "serious offence" means -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3820064 an act or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
 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 than $5,000; or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 an act or omission that constitutes an offence against the law of another country that, had that act or omission occurred in the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Cook Islands
{\*\xmlclose}, it would have constituted an offence against the law of the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Cook Islands{\*\xmlclose} punishable by imprisonment for not less than 12 months or the imposition of a fine of more than $5,000.
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 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\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 irectly from a serious offence;
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 converts or transfers property with the aim of-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 concealing or disguising the illicit origin of that property; or
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\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 aiding any person involved in the commission of the offence, to evade the legal consequences thereof, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13989703 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13989703 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13989703 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
knowing or having reason to believe that the property is derived directly or indirectly from a serious offence;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (c) conceals or disguises the true nature, origin, location, disposition, movem}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
nt or ownership of the property knowing or having reason to believe that it is derived directly or indirectly from a serious offence;
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 renders assistance to another person for any of the above.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 A person commits an offence und}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 er this section if the person \endash 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 acquires, possesses or uses property, or engages in a transaction that involves property and is wilfully blind as to the fact}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
 that the property is derived d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 irectly or indirectly from a serious offence;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10495077 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 converts or transfers property with the aim of-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 concealing or disguising the illicit origin of that property; or
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\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 aiding any person involved in the commission of the offence, to evade}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077  the legal consequences thereof}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3027438 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3027438 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3027438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3027438 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
and is wilfully blind as to the fact that the property is derived directly or indirectly from a serious offence;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
(c) conceals or disguises the true nature, origin, location, disposition, movement or ownership of the property and is wilfully blind as the fact that the property is derived directly or indirectly from a serious offence;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10495077 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 renders assistance to another person for any of the above. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13521601 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13521601 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13521601 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13521601 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 Knowledge, intent or purpose required as an element of the offence under subsections (2) or (3) may be inferred from objective factual circumstances.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
Any person may be convicted of an offence under this section notwithstanding the absence of a conviction in respect of a crime which generated the proceeds alleged to have been laundered.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
A person guilty of an offence under the provisions of subsection (2) 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 tim
es such fine plus (notwithstanding the provisions of any other Act) suspension or cancellation of any licence which it may hold in order to carry out its business activities as determined by the Court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (7)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 A person guilty of an offence under the provision
s of subsection (3) is liable on conviction, in the case of a person, to a term of imprisonment of up to 3 years or a fine of up to $30,000 or to both, and in the case of a person which is a body corporate, five times such fine plus (notwithstanding the p
rovisions of any other Act) suspension or cancellation of any licence which it may hold in order to carry out its business activities as determined by the Court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15489351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid14122623 
8) For the avoidance of doubt, a person may be found guilty of an offence under subsections (2) or (3) even if the property involved in the offence is property that is derived directly or indirectly from a serious offence committed by that person."}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16661209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid10495077 Providing explosives to commit crimes}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209  - Section 328 of the principal Act is amended by deleting the words "2 years" and subs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 ti}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 tuting the words "7 years".
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10495077 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10495077 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 This Act is administered by the Ministry of Police
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5047123 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5047123 ______________}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16661209\charrsid16661209 
\par }}