Criminal Justice Act 1982, Cross Heading: OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON ACT 1861 (c. 100) is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 04 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
2. Section 16 (making threats to kill).
3. Section 18 (wounding with intent to do grievious bodily harm or to resist apprehension).
4. Section 20 (wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm).
5. Section 21 (garotting).
6. Section 23 (endangering life or causing harm by administering poison).
7. Section 28 (burning, maiming, etc by explosion).
8. Section 29 (causing explosions or casting corrosive fluids with intent to do grievous bodily harm).
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