APPLICATION TO TERRITORIES
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Application of criminal law of England /
Common law principles continued.
8. (1)
The provisions of this Act apply throughout Canada except
- (a)
in the Yukon Territory,
in so far as they are inconsistent with the
Yukon Act;
- (b)
in the Northwest Territories,
in so far as they are inconsistent with the
Northwest Territories Act;
NOTE: Subsec. (1) amended 1993, c.28, s.78 (to come into force April 1, 1999)
by striking out the word "and" at the end or para. (a),
by adding the word "and" at the end of para. (b) and by enacting para. (c).
The text of para. (c), which is not yet in force and therefor
printed in italics, reads as follows:
- (c)
in Nunavut, in so far as they are inconsistent with the Nunavut Act.
(2)
The criminal law of England that was in force in a province
immediately before April 1, 1995 continues in force
in the province except as altered, varied, modified or affected
by this Act or any other Act of the Parliament of Canada.
(3)
Every rule and principle of the common law
that renders any circumstances a justification or excuse for an act
or a defence to a charge continues in force
and applies in respect of proceedings for an offence
under this Act or any other Act of Parliament
except in so far as they are altered by or are inconsistent with
this Act or any other Act of Parliament.
[R.S., c.C-34, s.7.]
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