Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33)

Part V U.K. Jurisdiction, Imprisonment, Fines, Etc.

Jurisdiction E+W

39 Common assault and battery to be summary offences. E+W

Common assault and battery shall be summary offences and a person guilty of either of them shall be liable to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to both.