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In forceWounding
Part 2Offences against the person
21 Wounding
(1)
A person who intentionally wounds another person is guilty of an offence punishable, on conviction, by imprisonment for 5 years.
(2)
However, for an aggravated offence against this section, the maximum penalty is imprisonment for 7 years.
Note
Section 48A (Aggravated offences—pt 2 offences against pregnant person) and s 48C (Aggravated offences—pt 2 offences involving family violence) make provision in relation to an aggravated offence against this section.
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