Saved Pages
Save pages and articles you’re most interested in to read later on.
Save pages and articles you’re most interested in to read later on.
Causing Damage to Sea, River or Canal is an offence under section 202 of the Crimes Act 1900, which carries a maximum penalty of 7 years in prison.
To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that:
Alternatively, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that:
Alternatively, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that:
You destroyed, damaged or interfered with a structure or equipment.
Constructed or installed in connection with the use of a river or canal for navigational purposes.
A ‘vessel’ is defined as a water craft of any description used, or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.
‘Interfere with’ includes alter, deface, remove, obliterate, conceal or add.
Defences to the charge include:
Fahim recently helped finalise a matter with the best outcome we could ever hoped for.…
Fahim, the name brings me memories of respect, dignity and determination. Absolutely relentless in his…
Fahim recently helped finalise a matter with the best outcome we could ever hoped for.…
Karina is an absolute consummate professional. I recommend that if you're in legal trouble that…