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Section 470 — “A forged document or forged electronic record”

As in force on 1 February 2008.

Timeline 4 versions
  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
  2. 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
  3. 30 November 2008 Revised edition
  4. 17 August 2026 Latest
Amended in force 1 February 2008 by Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2007
470.“A forged document”

A false document, made wholly or in part by forgery, is designated “a forged document”.

470.“A forged document or forged electronic record”

A false document or false electronic record, made wholly or in part by forgery, is designated “a forged document” or “a forged electronic record”, respectively.