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Threats to Kill

s.16 Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Assault

Definition

A person who without lawful excuse makes to another a threat, intending that that other would fear it would be carried out, to kill that other or a third person shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years.

Points to Prove

- Without lawful excuse
- Makes to another a threat to kill
- Intending that the other would fear it would be carried out

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