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Road Safety Act 2006

Section 33: Alternative verdict on unsuccessful manslaughter prosecution

106.This section amends section 24 of the RTOA. The effect is that conviction of an offence listed in new subsection (A2) will be available as an alternative verdict where a prosecution for manslaughter in connection with the driving of a mechanically propelled vehicle has been unsuccessful.

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