Concealing design to commit capital or life imprisonment offences is criminalized, with distinct penalties if completed or not. Concealing a design to commit an offence punishable by death or life imprisonment by acts, omissions, or use of encryption, with intent to facilitate or knowledge that facilitation is likely, is an offence. If the offence is committed, punishment may extend to seven years' imprisonment; if not committed, punishment may extend to three years' imprisonment and a fine. The provision covers false representations and information hiding, with liability illustrated by misleading authorities to facilitate the offence.
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Concealing design to commit capital or life imprisonment offences is criminalized, with distinct penalties if completed or not.
Concealing a design to commit an offence punishable by death or life imprisonment by acts, omissions, or use of encryption, with intent to facilitate or knowledge that facilitation is likely, is an offence. If the offence is committed, punishment may extend to seven years' imprisonment; if not committed, punishment may extend to three years' imprisonment and a fine. The provision covers false representations and information hiding, with liability illustrated by misleading authorities to facilitate the offence.
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