'Passive personality jurisdiction' in document 'Maldives - Penal Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CHAPTER 1
General Explanations

3. Committing Offences Outside the Maldives

Every person on whom Maldives Law is applicable, whether he was outside the territory of the Maldives or within the jurisdiction specified in Section 1 at the time of contravening the law, shall be punished as if such offence was committed within the Maldives. Further, his trial shall be conducted in the Maldives.