Section 276 — Crown application

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) Subject to subsection (2), this Chapter binds the Crown.

(2) The Crown is not criminally liable as a result of anything in this Chapter.

(3) Subsection (2) does not affect the application of any provision of this Chapter in relation to persons in the public service of the Crown.