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Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981

CHAPTER 45

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

Part I
Forgery and Kindred Offences
Offences
Section
1. The offence of forgery.
2. The offence of copying a false instrument.
3. The offence of using a false instrument.
4. The offence of using a copy of a false instrument.
5. Offences relating to money orders, share certificates, passports, etc.
Penalties etc.
6. Penalties for offences under Part I.
7. Powers of search, forfeiture, etc.
Interpretation of Part I
8. Meaning of “instrument”.
9. Meaning of “false” and “making”.
10. Meaning of “prejudice” and “induce”.
Miscellaneous
11. Amendments of Mental Health Acts.
12. Amendments of Road Traffic Acts and Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981.
13. Abolition of offence of forgery at common law.
Part II
Counterfeiting and Kindred Offences
Offences
14. Offences of counterfeiting notes and coins.
15. Offences of passing etc. counterfeit notes and coins.

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