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body of a child with intent to conceal the

fact of its birth (new section 47D(4)).

Clause 6 rephrases the definition of disposing

of the dead body of a child with intent to conceal the

fact of its birth without altering the nature or penalty

(section 48).

6. Clause 7 repeals section 78 of the Criminal

Procedure Ordinance, which is no longer required, its

effect being provided for in new sections 47C and 47D.

The Bill has no significant staffing or

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financial implications.

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