Schedule 3 Abolished common law offences and rules

(Section 580H)

1   Arson

(1)  The common law offence of arson is abolished.

(2)  This clause does not apply to an offence committed before the commencement of section 3 of the Crimes (Criminal Destruction and Damage) Amendment Act 1987.

2   Forgery

(1)  The common law offence of forgery is abolished.

(2)  This clause does not apply to an offence committed before 16 July 1989 (the date of commencement of the Crimes (Computers and Forgery) Amendment Act 1989).

3   Riot, rout and affray

(1)  The common law offences of riot, rout and affray are abolished.

(2)  This clause does not apply to an offence committed before 19 February 1989 (the date of commencement of the Crimes (Amendment) Act 1988).

4   Coercion of wife by husband

(1)  Any presumption of law that an offence committed by a wife in the presence of her husband is committed under coercion of the husband is abolished.

(2)  This clause does not apply to an offence committed before 1 October 1924 (the date of commencement of the Crimes (Amendment) Act 1924).