OMBUDSMAN ACT 2009 (NO 5 OF 2009) - SECT 129 Obstruction of persons acting in official capacity
OMBUDSMAN ACT 2009 (NO 5 OF 2009) - SECT 129
Obstruction of persons acting in official capacity(1) A person must not obstruct another person acting in an official capacity.
Fault elements:
The person:
(a) knows the other person is acting in an official capacity; and
(b) intentionally obstructs the other person.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months.
(2) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) if the defendant establishes a reasonable excuse.