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Sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice, Sexual Offences Act 2003, s.30 Causing or inciting a
Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Offence range: Community order – 2 years’ custody Obligatory disqualification: minimum 1 year
Triable either way Maximum: 5 years’ custody Offence range: Community order – 4 years’ custody Where offence committed in a
This offence was repealed on 31 January 2024. The guideline remains available for sentencing of offences committed prior to 31
Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Offence range: Discharge – 1 year and 6 months’ custody User guide for
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 1 – 24 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 3 – 20 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19 offence
Bribing another person, Bribery Act 2010 (section 1) Being bribed, Bribery Act 2010 (section 2) Bribery of foreign public officials,
Triable either way Maximum: 10 years’ custody Offence range: High level community order – 9 years’ custody This is an
Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place, Prevention of Crime Act 1953 (section 1A) Threatening with an article