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defraud or deceive, is punishable with 14 years imprisonment.

Clause 2 of this Bill adds to that list identity cards and

other documents issued under the Registration of Persons

Ordinance.

2.

Clause 3 creates a new offence of possession of

implements fit and intended for use in forgery; the burden

of proving that anything fit for use in forgery was not

intended for such use is placed upon the accused.

3.

4.

Clauses 4 and 5 contain consequential amendments.

The Bill has no financial or staffing implications.