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DEFENCE FORCE DISCIPLINE ACT 1982 - SECT 30

Assaulting a guard

             (1)  A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian is guilty of an offence if:

                     (a)  the person assaults another person; and

                     (b)  that other person is a member of the Defence Force or of an allied force; and

                     (c)  that other person is on guard duty.

Maximum punishment:        Imprisonment for 2 years.

             (2)  A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian is guilty of an offence if:

                     (a)  the person is engaged on service in connection with operations against the enemy; and

                     (b)  the person assaults another person; and

                     (c)  that other person is a member of the Defence Force or of an allied force; and

                     (d)  that other person is on guard duty.

Maximum punishment:        Imprisonment for 5 years.



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