Setting traps etc. to cause serious injury

In force

S. 26 substituted by No. 10233 s. 8(2), amended by Nos 49/1991 s. 119(1) (Sch. 2 item 9), 48/1997 s. 60(1)(Sch. 1 item 14).

A person who sets a trap or device with the intention of causing, or being reckless as to whether or not there is caused, serious injury to another person (whether a trespasser or not) is guilty of an indictable offence.

Level 5 imprisonment (10 years maximum).

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26 Setting traps etc. to cause serious injury