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Also relevant, with adjustments, to certain related offences. Triable either way Maximum: 5 years’ custody Offence range: conditional discharge –
Manufacture weapon or ammunition specified in section 5(1) Firearms Act 1968 (section 5(2A)(a)) Sell or transfer prohibited weapon or ammunition
Triable either way unless the defendant could receive the minimum sentence of seven years for a third drug trafficking offence
Sexual activity with a child family member, Sexual Offences Act 2003, s.25 Inciting a child family member to engage in
Triable only on indictment Maximum: 10 years’ custody Offence range: Community order – 7 years’ custody This is a specified
Threatening behaviour – fear or provocation of violence, Public Order Act 1986, s.4 Triable only summarily Maximum: 6 months’ custody
Racial hatred offences, Public Order Act 1986, (ss.18-23) Hatred against persons on religious grounds or grounds of sexual orientation, Public
Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 18 months’ – 20 years’ custody This is a Schedule 19
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