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Computer Misuse Act 1990 (UK) Section 6

6.(1) On a charge of conspiracy to commit an offence under this Act
      the following questions are immaterial to the accused's guilt -

     (a) the question where any person became a party to the conspiracy; and
     (b) the question whether any act, omission or other event occurred in
         the home country concerned.

  (2) On a charge of attempting to commit an offence under section 3 above
      the following questions are immaterial to the accused's guilt -

     (a) the question where the attempt was made; and
     (b) the question whether it had an effect in the home country concerned.

  (3) On a charge of incitement to commit an offence under this Act the
      question where the incitement took place is immaterial to the accused's
      guilt.

  (4) This section does not extend to Scotland.



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