Violence & Public Order

Question 1

What is the legislation for Common Assault / Battery?

Answer 1

Section 39 Criminal Justice Act 1988

Question 2

Does physical contact need to be made for a common assault?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What legislation is behind Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm?

Answer 3

Section 47 Offences Against the Persons Act 1861

Question 4

What type of offence is Common Assault / Battery?

Answer 4

Summary

Question 5

What is the maximum sentence for Common Assault / Battery?

Answer 5

6 Months

Question 6

What type of offence is Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm?

Answer 6

Either Way

Question 7

What is the maximum sentence for Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm?

Answer 7

5 Years

Question 8

What is the legislation behind Unlawful Wounding / Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm?

Answer 8

Section 20 Offences Against the Persons Act 1861

Question 9

What type of offence is Unlawful Wounding / Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm?

Answer 9

Either way

Question 10

What is the maximum sentence for Unlawful Wounding / Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm?

Answer 10

5 Years

Question 11

What legislation is behind Wounding / Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent?

Answer 11

Section 18 Offences Against the Persons Act 1861

Question 12

What type of offence is Wounding / Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent?

Answer 12

Indictable

Question 13

What is the maximum sentence for Wounding / Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent?

Answer 13

Life

Question 14

What are factors that may indicate intent?

Answer 14

Repeated
Planned
Deliberate selection of a weapon
Prior threats
Kicking victims head

Question 15

What legislation is behind Threats to Kill?

Answer 15

Section 16 Offences Against the Person Act 1861

Question 16

What type of offence is Threats to Kill?

Answer 16

Either way

Question 17

What is the maximum sentence for Threats to Kill?

Answer 17

10 Years

Question 18

What legislation is behind Harassment, Alarm and Distress / Disorderly Conduct?

Answer 18

Section 5 Public Order Act 1986

Question 19

What type of offence is Harassment, Alarm and Distress / Disorderly Conduct?

Answer 19

Summary

Question 20

What is the legislation behind Intentional Harassment, Alarm of Distress?

Answer 20

Section 4A Public Order Act 1986

Question 21

What type of Offence is Intentional Harassment, Alarm or Distress?

Answer 21

Summary

Question 22

What is the sentencing for Section 5 Public Order?

Answer 22

Fine

Question 23

What is the sentencing for Section 4A Public Order?

Answer 23

Fine

Question 24

What is the legislation behind Fear or Provocation of Violence?

Answer 24

Section 4 Public Order Act 1986

Question 25

What is the legislation behind Fear or Provocation of Violence?

Answer 25

Section 4 Public Order Act 1986

Question 26

Type of offence is Fear or Provocation of Violence?

Answer 26

Summary

Question 27

What is the sentencing for Section 4 Public Order?

Answer 27

Fine

Question 28

What is the legislation behind Affray?

Answer 28

Section 3 Public Order Act 1986

Question 29

What type of offence is Affray?

Answer 29

Either way

Question 30

What is the maximum sentence for Affray?

Answer 30

3 Years

Question 31

How many people must be present for Affray?

Answer 31

2 or more persons

Question 32

Can a Public Order offence occur when both parties are in a dwelling?

Answer 32

No, one must be outside, or someone in a public space must hear.

Question 33

What legislation is behind Violent Disorder?

Answer 33

Section 2 Public Order Act 1986

Question 34

What type of offence is Violent Disorder?

Answer 34

Either way

Question 35

What is the maximum sentence for Violent Disorder?

Answer 35

5 Years

Question 36

How many people are required for Violent Disorder?

Answer 36

3 or more together

Question 37

What legislation is behind Riot?

Answer 37

Section 1 Public Order Act 1986

Question 38

What type of offence is Riot?

Answer 38

Indictable

Question 39

What is the maximum sentence for Riot?

Answer 39

10 Years

Question 40

How many people are required for Riot?

Answer 40

12 or more together

Question 41

What is the legislation behind Possession of an Offensive Weapon?

Answer 41

Section 1 The Prevention of Crime Act 1953

Question 42

What legislation is behind Possession of Points and Blades in a Public Place (or School Premises)?

Answer 42

Section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988

Question 43

Is a butterknife classed as a bladed article?

Answer 43

Yes

Question 44

Is a screwdriver classed as a bladed article?

Answer 44

No

Question 45

What legislation is behind Drunk and Disorderly?

Answer 45

Section 91 Criminal Justice Act 1967

Question 46

What type of offence is Drunk and Disorderly?

Answer 46

Summary

Question 47

What is the sentencing for Drunk and Disorderly?

Answer 47

Fine

Question 48

Give examples of what you should describe in a statement regarding a drunk individual?

Answer 48

``` • Unsteady on their feet • Speech was slurred • Clothing was dishevelled • Breath smelled of intoxicating liquor (not alcohol, as alcohol itself is technically odourless) • Eyes were glazed He / She was drunk ```