Assault etc on member of crew of aircraft or vessel

In force

A person who, while on board an aircraft or vessel, assaults or threatens with violence a member of the crew of the aircraft or vessel—

(a)

so as to interfere with the functions or duties performed by the crew member in connection with the safe operation of the aircraft or vessel, or

(b)

so as to diminish the ability of the crew member to perform those functions or duties,

is liable to imprisonment for 14 years.

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