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Racially/Religiously Aggravated Common Assault and Battery
Racially/Religiously Aggravated Common Assault and Battery
s.29 Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Assault
⚖️ Definition
A person is guilty of an offence under this section if he commits common assault which is racially or religiously aggravated
⚖️ Powers & Punishment
On summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both;
On conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years or to a fine, or to both.
On conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years or to a fine, or to both.
⚖️ Offence Type
Summary
Either Way
Indictable
📄 Charging Codes
CD98070
📁 Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required