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Assault (aggravated)Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
s.18 wounding / causing GBH with intent — on indictmentPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – life
- Fine
- Unlimited fine
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
Indictable only. Penalty as written: 'penal servitude for life'.
s.20 wounding / inflicting GBH — summaryPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 12 months (general limit in a magistrates' court)
- Fine
- Unlimited fine (statutory maximum)
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
Either-way.
s.20 wounding / inflicting GBH — on indictmentPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 5 years
- Fine
- Unlimited fine
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
ss.18 and 20 cover the same physical harm; the difference is intent — s.18 requires intent to cause GBH or to resist / prevent lawful apprehension.