(4) If a provision referred to in subsection (3) does not come into operation before 29 June 2015, it comes into operation on that day. 3 Definitions In this Act— has the same meaning as in the Criminal accused Procedure Act 2009; means an offence in respect of alternative offence which the jury may, in accordance with any Act or any other law, find the accused guilty if the jury is not satisfied that the accused is guilty of an offence charged; includes an exception, exemption, defence proviso, excuse or qualification to an offence, whether or not it accompanies any description of the offence in an enactment; means a legal practitioner defence counsel representing an accused; includes an explanation under section 63 direction or 64; means directions concerning general directions matters relating to the conduct of trials generally, including— roles of the trial judge, the jury and counsel; and (b) the empanelment of a jury and the selection of a foreperson; and procedure; and need to decide issues on the basis of admissible evidence only; and
(4) If a provision referred to in subsection (3) does not come into operation before 29 June 2015, it comes into operation on that day. 3 Definitions In this Act— accused has the same meaning as in the Criminal Procedure Act 2009; alternative offence means an offence in respect of which the jury may, in accordance with any Act or any other law, find the accused guilty if the jury is not satisfied that the accused is guilty of an offence charged; defence includes an exception, exemption, proviso, excuse or qualification to an offence, whether or not it accompanies any description of the offence in an enactment; defence counsel means a legal practitioner representing an accused; direction includes an explanation under section 63 or 64; general directions means directions concerning matters relating to the conduct of trials generally, including— roles of the trial judge, the jury and counsel; and (b) the empanelment of a jury and the selection of a foreperson; and procedure; and need to decide issues on the basis of admissible evidence only; and
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