Crimes Act 1915, Victoria | Find and Connect

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The Crimes Act 1915 (No.2637) is ‘An Act to consolidate and amend the Law relating to Crimes and Criminal Offenders’. It came into operation on 1 October 1915. The Crimes Act 1915 was repealed by the Crimes Act 1958, which was passed on 30 September 1958.

The Neglected and Criminal Children's Act 1864, Victoria (1864 - 1888)

The Juvenile Offenders' Act 1887, Victoria (1888 - 1890)

Crimes Act 1890, Victoria (1890 - 1915)

Crimes Act 1915, Victoria (1915 – 1958)

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This page was written by Christine Moje, last updated 22 January 2024. Sources used to create this entry:

Law Research Service, Melbourne Law School, Law Library, The University of Melbourne. 'Find and Connect Project - Victorian Legislation', 1 February 2013, held in the project files at the University of Melbourne.

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