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2 Statement of particulars

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(1)Subject to subclause (2), particulars of the offence charged must be set out in ordinary language and the use of technical terms is not necessary.
(2)If a rule of law or a statute limits the particulars that are required to be given in a charge, nothing in this clause requires any more particulars than those required.
S. 2(2) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 51(a), repealed by No. 30/2010 s. 56.