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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
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Home Office more like this
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answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government whether acid violence is a recognised term within the criminal justice system; and if so, what is its definition. more like this
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Baroness Uddin more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-17more like thismore than 2017-07-17
answer text <p>There is no recognised term or a specific offence of “acid violence”. However, a range of offences are relevant depending on the nature of the violence and the harm caused.</p><p>The most serious violence and harm caused by use of acid or other corrosive substances is likely to be subject to section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 causes grievous bodily harm with intent to do so. This carries a maximum life sentence. In addition, someone who has possession of acid or other corrosive substances with an intention to do harm, is likely to be considered to be in possession of an offensive weapon, which is a criminal offence.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-07-17T11:32:56.877Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-17T11:32:56.877Z
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label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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label Biography information for Baroness Uddin more like this