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Legal Terms - Assault on a police constable who is carrying out his duties
An individual is deemed culpable of a particular offense if they physically attack a law enforcement officer in carrying out his duties.
Engaging in the performance of his responsibilities, or attacking an individual who is aiding a police officer in the performance of his responsibilities (as stated in Section 89 of the Police Act 1996). The perpetrator is not required to be aware of the fact that the individual they are attacking is a law enforcement officer. While the Police Act 1996 is still in effect, the recommendations from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) recommend that these assaults should be charged under the Assaults on Emergency Workers Act 2018 instead.
An individual is deemed culpable of a particular offense if they physically attack a law enforcement officer in carrying out his duties.
Engaging in the performance of his responsibilities, or attacking an individual who is aiding a police officer in the performance of his responsibilities (as stated in Section 89 of the Police Act 1996). The perpetrator is not required to be aware of the fact that the individual they are attacking is a law enforcement officer. While the Police Act 1996 is still in effect, the recommendations from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) recommend that these assaults should be charged under the Assaults on Emergency Workers Act 2018 instead.
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