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Violence & Public Order Flashcards

1
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What is the legislation for Common Assault / Battery?

A

Section 39 Criminal Justice Act 1988

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Does physical contact need to be made for a common assault?

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No

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3
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What legislation is behind Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm?

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Section 47 Offences Against the Persons Act 1861

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4
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What type of offence is Common Assault / Battery?

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Summary

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5
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What is the maximum sentence for Common Assault / Battery?

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6 Months

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6
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What type of offence is Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm?

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Either Way

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7
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What is the maximum sentence for Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm?

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5 Years

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8
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What is the legislation behind Unlawful Wounding / Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm?

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Section 20 Offences Against the Persons Act 1861

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9
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What type of offence is Unlawful Wounding / Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm?

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Either way

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10
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What is the maximum sentence for Unlawful Wounding / Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm?

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5 Years

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11
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What legislation is behind Wounding / Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent?

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Section 18 Offences Against the Persons Act 1861

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12
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What type of offence is Wounding / Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent?

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Indictable

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13
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What is the maximum sentence for Wounding / Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent?

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Life

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14
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What are factors that may indicate intent?

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Repeated
Planned
Deliberate selection of a weapon
Prior threats
Kicking victims head
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15
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What legislation is behind Threats to Kill?

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Section 16 Offences Against the Person Act 1861

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16
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What type of offence is Threats to Kill?

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Either way

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17
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What is the maximum sentence for Threats to Kill?

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10 Years

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18
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What legislation is behind Harassment, Alarm and Distress / Disorderly Conduct?

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Section 5 Public Order Act 1986

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19
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What type of offence is Harassment, Alarm and Distress / Disorderly Conduct?

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Summary

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20
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What is the legislation behind Intentional Harassment, Alarm of Distress?

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Section 4A Public Order Act 1986

21
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What type of Offence is Intentional Harassment, Alarm or Distress?

22
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What is the sentencing for Section 5 Public Order?

23
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What is the sentencing for Section 4A Public Order?

24
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What is the legislation behind Fear or Provocation of Violence?

A

Section 4 Public Order Act 1986

25
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What is the legislation behind Fear or Provocation of Violence?

A

Section 4 Public Order Act 1986

26
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Type of offence is Fear or Provocation of Violence?

27
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What is the sentencing for Section 4 Public Order?

28
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What is the legislation behind Affray?

A

Section 3 Public Order Act 1986

29
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What type of offence is Affray?

A

Either way

30
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What is the maximum sentence for Affray?

31
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How many people must be present for Affray?

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2 or more persons

32
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Can a Public Order offence occur when both parties are in a dwelling?

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No, one must be outside, or someone in a public space must hear.

33
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What legislation is behind Violent Disorder?

A

Section 2 Public Order Act 1986

34
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What type of offence is Violent Disorder?

A

Either way

35
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What is the maximum sentence for Violent Disorder?

36
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How many people are required for Violent Disorder?

A

3 or more together

37
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What legislation is behind Riot?

A

Section 1 Public Order Act 1986

38
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What type of offence is Riot?

A

Indictable

39
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What is the maximum sentence for Riot?

40
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How many people are required for Riot?

A

12 or more together

41
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What is the legislation behind Possession of an Offensive Weapon?

A

Section 1 The Prevention of Crime Act 1953

42
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What legislation is behind Possession of Points and Blades in a Public Place (or School Premises)?

A

Section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988

43
Q

Is a butterknife classed as a bladed article?

44
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Is a screwdriver classed as a bladed article?

45
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What legislation is behind Drunk and Disorderly?

A

Section 91 Criminal Justice Act 1967

46
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What type of offence is Drunk and Disorderly?

47
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What is the sentencing for Drunk and Disorderly?

48
Q

Give examples of what you should describe in a statement regarding a drunk individual?

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•	Unsteady on their feet
•	Speech was slurred
•	Clothing was dishevelled
•	Breath smelled of intoxicating liquor (not alcohol, as alcohol itself is technically odourless)
•	Eyes were glazed
He / She was drunk

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