Damage Property

Question 1

What is section 197?

Answer 1

Dishonestly with a view of making a game for that person or another (insurance fraud)

dishonestly, with a view to making a gain for himself (or another);
did destroy or damage property;
(if applicable) by means of fire or explosives.

Question 2

What are the elements for s195 Damage and Destroy Property?

Answer 2

195 Destroying or damaging property
(1) A person who intentionally or recklessly destroys or damages property belonging to another or to that person and another is liable:
to imprisonment for 5 years, or
if the destruction or damage is caused by means of fire or explosives, to imprisonment for 10 years.