This section gives the Act its short title: it may be cited as the Penal Code and called "this Code." This section says the Code does not change certain existing liabilities, trials, punishments, or powers, and it…
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Zambia
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Act 42 of 1930
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As at 26 Dec 2023
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“This section gives the Act its short title: it may be cited as the Penal Code and called "this Code."”
This section gives the Act its short title: it may be cited as the Penal Code and called "this Code." This section says the Code does not change certain existing liabilities, trials, punishments, or powers, and it prevents double punishment for the same act in the stated circumstances. This Code must be interpreted according to the principles of legal interpretation used in England. This section defines many terms used in the Penal Code, including community service, dwelling-house, explosive, felony, harm, public place, and vessel. The courts of Zambia have jurisdiction throughout Zambia for purposes of this Code.
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