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Communications· OSA 2023

Section 181 — Threatening communications offence

Offence to send a message conveying a threat of death or serious harm, intending the recipient (or someone else) to fear it would be carried out, or being reckless as to whether they would.

Penalty reference

Mode of trial
Either-way
Maximum penalty
5 years on indictment.
Out-of-court eligibility
CR
Caution
Cond. Caution

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