Derivative Offences
In a number of jurisdictions this offence has been replaced by an offence which is very similar.
Canada
Section 267(b) of the Canadian Criminal Code creates the offence of assault causing bodily harm.
Republic of Ireland
Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997 (No.26) creates the offence of assault causing harm.
South Australia
Section 20(4) of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 creates the offence of assault causing harm.
Read more about this topic: Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm
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