Wherever the causing of a certain effect, or an attempt to cause that effect, by an act or by an omission, is an offence, it is to be understood that the causing of that effect partly by an act and partly by an omission is the same offence.
Section history
Section 36 — Effect caused partly by act and partly by omission
As in force on 15 May 1998.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 15 May 1998 You are here
- 30 November 2008 Revised edition
- 17 August 2026 Latest
Illustrations
A intentionally causes Z’s death, partly by illegally omitting to give Z food, and partly by beating Z. A has committed murder.