Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain public servants is criminalised with possible imprisonment, fine or community service. Section 226 criminalises an attempt to commit suicide undertaken with the intent to compel or restrain a public servant from discharging official duties. The offence addresses attempts to influence or obstruct lawful exercise of public authority by resorting to self-harm as coercion. Available penalties are simple imprisonment, a fine, both imprisonment and fine, or community service.
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Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain public servants is criminalised with possible imprisonment, fine or community service.
Section 226 criminalises an attempt to commit suicide undertaken with the intent to compel or restrain a public servant from discharging official duties. The offence addresses attempts to influence or obstruct lawful exercise of public authority by resorting to self-harm as coercion. Available penalties are simple imprisonment, a fine, both imprisonment and fine, or community service.
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