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168. Functions of Committee.

(1) The function of the Committee shall be to oversee the development of a programme for the codification of the criminal law.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Committee shall -

(a) plan, monitor and review the implementation of a programme for the development of a criminal code ("the code"),

(b) advise and assist the Minister on consolidation of areas of criminal law for inclusion in the code,

(c) advise and assist the Minister in relation to the amendment and future maintenance of the code,

(d) undertake or commission, or collaborate or assist in, research projects relating to the codification of criminal law,

(e) consult, on any particular matter which the Committee considers relevant, persons qualified to give opinions thereon,

(f) monitor, review and advise and assist the Minister on international developments in the codification of criminal law in so far as they may be relevant to the development of the code,

(g) advise and assist the Minister on any

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