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Section 53 — Crimes Act 1914: Operating a pirate-controlled ship or aircraft
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(1) A person must not voluntarily participate in the operation of a pirate-controlled ship or aircraft knowing that it is such a ship or aircraft. Penalty: Imprisonment for 15 years. (2) This section applies to acts performed on the high seas, in places beyond the jurisdiction of any country or in Australia.
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