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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.