Section 19: Jurisdiction
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19. Jurisdiction
Notwithstanding section 114 of the Courts Act and section 72 of the District and Intermediate (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act, a Magistrate shall have jurisdiction to try an offence under this Act and may impose any penalty provided in this Act.
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- Which court has jurisdiction to try offences under the Child Protection Act?