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Criminal Law Revision Committee

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    crime
    / Common law

    The permanent Criminal Law Revision Committee, established in 1959, eventually made a variety of specific recommendations, including the elimination of the distinction between felonies and misdemeanors. In addition, the Law Commission, also a permanent body, was established in 1965 with the goal of continually reviewing the entire…

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    The permanent Criminal Law Revision Committee, established in 1959, eventually made a variety of specific recommendations, including the elimination of the distinction between felonies and misdemeanors. In addition, the Law Commission, also a permanent body, was established in 1965 with the goal of continually reviewing the entire…

    Read More