0F06 - Wilful Damage

Question 1

Which Act and Section is the offence of ‘wilful damage’ found?

Answer 1

Section 11 of the Summary Offences Act 1981

Question 2

What does Section 11 of the Summary Offences Act 1981 mean?

Answer 2

This means that it is an offence to:

• intentionally
• damage any property, or
• set fire to any tree or other vegetation

Question 3

For more serious cases of intentional damage, the provisions of which other section should you consider?

Answer 3

Section 269 of the Crimes Act 1961 (intentional damage)

Question 4

For the offence of ‘wilful damage’ under the Summary Offences Act 1981, when is prosecution required to commence?

Answer 4

Prosecutions must be commenced within 6 months

Question 5

For the offence of ‘wilful damage’ under the Crimes Act 1961, when is prosecution required to commence?

Answer 5

The Crimes Act 1961 sets no limit for commencing proceedings