Offences and legislation (name which law an offence is contrary to)

Question 1

Subletting a council property.

Answer 1

Contrary to the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 - for the second and subsequent offence carries a maximum sentence of two years’ imprisonment

Question 2

Assault with intent to resist arrest.

Answer 2

Contrary to s38 Offences Against the Person Act 1861 - maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment

Question 3

Failing to keep a dangerous dog under proper control.

Answer 3

Contrary to s3 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 - maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment

Question 4

Failure to pay for a television licence.

Answer 4

Contrary to Communications Act 2003

Question 5

Oral assault, for example, an action which causes alarm, harassment and distress

Answer 5

contrary to s2 Protection from Harassment Act 1997 - a summary only offence and carries a maximum penalty of six months

Question 6

Blackmail

Answer 6

Contrary to s21 Theft Act 1968

Blackmail is defined as:
Making an unwarranted demand with menaces with a view to making a gain or a loss for himself or another.