Assault, obstruction etc. of persons providing rescue, medical treatment or other aid
155A Assault, obstruction etc. of persons providing rescue, medical treatment or other aid
A person who unlawfully assaults, obstructs or hinders another person:
who is providing rescue, resuscitation, medical treatment, first aid or succour of any kind to a third person;
who is taking action to prevent injury or further injury to a third person who is in immediate risk of injury or further injury; or
who is taking action to prevent damage or further damage to property that is in immediate risk of damage or further damage,
is guilty of an offence and is liable to imprisonment for 5 years.
If the person thereby endangers the life of or causes harm to the third person, the person is liable to imprisonment for 7 years.
Division 3 Homicide:
suicide: concealment of birth
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