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In which type of legal system are criminal codes relatively common?
Civil law jurisdictions
What does a criminal code typically contain?
Offences, penalties, and general provisions
Why is the proposed introduction of a criminal code in England and Wales considered a significant project?
Due to the strong tradition of legal precedent and inconsistent nature of English law
What was the focus of the Law Commission's project from 1968 to 2008 in England and Wales?
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Why are criminal codes not as common in common law jurisdictions?
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