Comparison of existing and proposed offences and related penalties

•    References to sections are to the Criminal Law (Offences) Act Cap 8:01 unless otherwise stated.

•    Please note that the penalties are maximum penalties. Courts can and usually do apply a penalty much lower than the maximum penalty. They would, however, have the liberty in cases that so warrant, to award maximum penalty.

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