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Threatening behaviour – fear or provocation of violence, Public Order Act 1986, s.4 Triable only summarily Maximum: 6 months’ custody
Triable either way (except as noted below) Maximum: 10 years’ custody Offence range: Discharge – 5 years’ custody This is
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This offence was repealed on 31 January 2024.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
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
Triable only summarily Maximum: Unlimited fine and/or 6 months’ custody Offence range: Band B fine – 26 weeks’ custody Obligatory