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Chapter XI · False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice

203. Giving false information respecting an offence committed

Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that an offence has been committed, gives any information in respect of that offence which he knows or believes to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, fine or both.

Explanation -

In sections 201 and 202 and in this section, "offence"

includes any act committed at any place outside Brunei Darussalam which, if committed in Brunei Darussalam, would be punishable under section 302.

304, 382;TT%? 393, 394. 395, 396, 3V, 398,399,402, 435,436.TTpF50,

457,459 or 460.

Report

Chapter

Offences Relating to Coin and Government Stamps

Chapter

Offences Relating to Weights and Measures

Chapter XIV

Offences Affecting Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

Chapter XV

Offences Relating to Religion

Chapter XVI

Chapter XVII

Chapter XVIII

Offences Relating to Documents, False Documents and Currency Notes and Bank Notes

Chapter XIX

Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service

Chapter XX

Offences Relating to Marriage

Chapter XXI

Defamation

Chapter XXII

Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance

Chapter XXIII

Attempts to Commit Offences