Exposure
Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Offence range: Fine – 1 year’s custody This is a specified offence for
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Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Offence range: Fine – 1 year’s custody This is a specified offence for
Encouragement of terrorism, Terrorism Act 2006, s.1 Dissemination of terrorist publications, Terrorism Act 2006, s.2 Triable either way Maximum: 15
Also relevant, with adjustments, to certain related offences. Triable either way Maximum: 5 years’ custody Offence range: conditional discharge –
Manufacture weapon or ammunition specified in section 5(1)Firearms Act 1968 (section 5(2A)(a)) Sell or transfer prohibited weapon or ammunitionFirearms Act
Triable either way unless the defendant could receive the minimum sentence of seven years for a third drug trafficking offence
Sexual activity with a child family member, Sexual Offences Act 2003, s.25 Inciting a child family member to engage in
Triable only on indictment Maximum: 10 years’ custody Offence range: Community order – 7 years’ custody This is a specified
Triable either way (except as noted below)Maximum: 10 years’ custodyOffence range: Discharge – 5 years’ custody This is a specified
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 18 months’ – 20 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19
Racial hatred offences, Public Order Act 1986, (ss.18-23) Hatred against persons on religious grounds or grounds of sexual orientation, Public