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How do I obtain the previous version of a section of the Criminal Code?

Last updated: 4 September 2025

For a date between 2003 and the present, consult the Legislation (Justice) website: earlier versions of legislation since 2003 are available free of charge.

For dates prior to 2003, consult the following resources, available free of charge in all CAIJ co-working libraries.

  • Historical versions of the Criminal Code are included in the LexisNexis Quicklaw legal database.

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