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In forceSetting traps etc. to kill
Part IOffences
Division 1Offences against the person
25 Setting traps etc. to kill
S. 25 substituted by No. 10233 s. 8(2), amended by Nos 49/1991 s. 119(1) (Sch. 2 item 8), 48/1997 s. 60(1)(Sch. 1 item 11).
A person who sets a trap or device with the intention of killing another person (whether a trespasser or not) or being reckless as to whether or not another person (whether a trespasser or not) is killed is guilty of an indictable offence.
- Level 4 imprisonment (15 years maximum).
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