Relationship between Division and prosecutions for offences under other laws
(1) This section applies if: (a) an act or omission by the respondent: (i) constitutes an alleged contravention of a child‑related order; and (ii) also constitutes an alleged offence under any law; and (b) the respondent is prosecuted in respect of the offence. (2) The court must: (a) dismiss proceedings in relation to the alleged contravention of the child‑related order; or (b) adjourn those proceedings until the prosecution has been completed. (3) Nothing in this Division renders a person liable to be punished twice in respect of the same act or omission.
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