Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Bill 2014

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The proposal would double the maximum prison sentence for assault causing harm, from five to 10 years. It aims to better reflect the physical and psychological impact of violence and remove the disparity between penalties for harming a person and damaging property.

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Bill entitled an Act to amend the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 and to provide for related matters

Last updated 12 April 2018