Sch 1 (The Criminal Code), s 140
In forceAttempting to pervert justice
Schedule 1The Criminal Code
Part 3Offences against the administration of law and justice, against office and against public authority
140 Attempting to pervert justice
(1)
A person who attempts to obstruct, prevent, pervert, or defeat the course of justice is guilty of a crime.Maximum penalty—7 years imprisonment.
(2)
The Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 161Q states a circumstance of aggravation for an offence against this section.
(3)
An indictment charging an offence against this section with the circumstance of aggravation stated in the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, section 161Q may not be presented without the consent of a Crown Law Officer. sch 1 pt 3 ch 16 s 140 amd 1988 No. 88 s 5 sch 2
Research tools for this sectionSubscription
The statute text is free to read above. View subscription options to unlock the case-law research tools for each provision.