Assault on public servant creates criminal liability, deterring duty performance and attracting imprisonment or fine. Assault or use of criminal force against a person who is a public servant while executing official duties, or with intent to prevent or deter them from discharging those duties, or in consequence of anything lawfully done or attempted by them in discharge of duty, constitutes an offence attracting imprisonment for a specified term, or a fine, or both.
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Assault on public servant creates criminal liability, deterring duty performance and attracting imprisonment or fine.
Assault or use of criminal force against a person who is a public servant while executing official duties, or with intent to prevent or deter them from discharging those duties, or in consequence of anything lawfully done or attempted by them in discharge of duty, constitutes an offence attracting imprisonment for a specified term, or a fine, or both.
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