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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (section 33(1)(a) for breaches of sections 2, 3 and 7, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (section 33(1)(c)), Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (sections 36 and 37(1) for breaches of sections 2 and 3 and section 33(1)(c)
Triable either wayMaximum: 5 years’ custodyOffence range: Community order – 4 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: minimum 12 months (with discretionary
Engaging in sexual activity in the presence, procured by inducement, threat or deception, of a person with mental disorder, Sexual
Triable either wayMaximum: 10 years’ custody Offence range: 1 – 9 years’ custody This is a specified offence for the
Having an offensive weapon in a public place, Prevention of Crime Act 1953 (section 1(1)) Having an article with blade/point
Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Offence range: Community order – 2 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: minimum 12 months
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 3 – 40 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence
Triable either way Maximum: 10 years’ custodyOffence range: Community order – 7 years’ custody This is a specified offence for
Criminal damage (other than by fire) value exceeding £5,000, Criminal Damage Act 1971, s.1(1) Triable either wayMaximum: 10 years’ custody
This is a Schedule 19 offence for the purposes of sections 274 and section 285 (required life sentence for offence