Intentionally causing damage to UN or associated person’s property etc

In force

(1)

A person commits an offence if:

(a)

the person’s conduct causes damage to official premises, private accommodation or a means of transportation (the property); and

(b)

the property is occupied or used by a UN or associated person; and

(c)

the conduct gives rise to a danger of serious harm to a person; and

(d)

that person is the UN or associated person referred to in paragraph (b); and

(e)

the UN or associated person is engaged in a UN operation that is not a UN enforcement action; and

(f)

the first‑mentioned person intends to cause the damage to the property; and

(g)

the first‑mentioned person is reckless as to the danger to the person referred to in paragraph (c).

Penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.

Note:

Section 71.23 defines UN enforcement action, UN operation and UN or associated person.

(2)

Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(b), (d) and (e).

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