Punishment of Aggravated Robbery Bill 1997

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The bill would create a new offence of aggravated robbery where a robbery involves a syringe or needle intended to intimidate, injure or incapacitate someone. It proposes prison sentences of at least five years for a first conviction, at least seven years for a second, and life imprisonment for a third or later conviction, while also criminalising possession of such items in certain circumstances.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to establish the offence of aggravated robbery and to make provision for the regulation and prohibition of certain items and to provide for the punishment of possession and use of certain items in specified circumstances and to provide for related matters.

Last updated 12 April 2018