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Part 1 E+WViolent offences
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1Manslaughter.
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I1Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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2Kidnapping.
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I2Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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3Riot.
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I3Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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4Affray.
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I4Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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5False imprisonment.
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I5Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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6An offence under section 4 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861 (c. 100) (soliciting murder).
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I6Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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7An offence under section 16 of that Act (threats to kill).
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I7Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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8An offence under section 18 of that Act (wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm).
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I8Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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9An offence under section 20 of that Act (malicious wounding).
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I9Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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10An offence under section 21 of that Act (attempting to choke, suffocate or strangle in order to commit or assist in committing an indictable offence).
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I10Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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11An offence under section 22 of that Act (using chloroform etc. to commit or assist in the committing of any indictable offence).
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I11Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
12An offence under section 23 of that Act (maliciously administering poison etc. so as to endanger life or inflict grievous bodily harm).
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I12Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
13An offence under section 27 of that Act (abandoning children).
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I13Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
14An offence under section 28 of that Act (causing bodily injury by explosives).
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I14Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
15An offence under section 29 of that Act (using explosives etc. with intent to do grievous bodily harm).
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I15Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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16An offence under section 30 of that Act (placing explosives with intent to do bodily injury).
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I16Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
17An offence under section 31 of that Act (setting spring guns etc. with intent to do grievous bodily harm).
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I17Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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18An offence under section 32 of that Act (endangering the safety of railway passengers).
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I18Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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19An offence under section 35 of that Act (injuring persons by furious driving).
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I19Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
20An offence under section 37 of that Act (assaulting officer preserving wreck).
Commencement Information
I20Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
21An offence under section 47 of that Act of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Commencement Information
I21Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
22An offence under section 2 of the Explosive Substances Act 1883 (c. 3) (causing explosion likely to endanger life or property).
Commencement Information
I22Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
23An offence under section 3 of that Act (attempt to cause explosion, or making or keeping explosive with intent to endanger life or property).
Commencement Information
I23Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
24An offence under section 25 of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 1945 (c. 15) (child destruction).
Commencement Information
I24Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
25An offence under section 1 of the Infanticide Act (Northern Ireland) 1939 (c. 5) (infanticide).
Commencement Information
I25Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
26An offence under section 7(1)(b) of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (c. 28) (assault with intent to resist arrest).
Commencement Information
I26Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
27An offence under section 20 of the Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (c. 34) (cruelty to children).
Commencement Information
I27Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
28An offence under section 8 of the Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 16) (robbery or assault with intent to rob).
Commencement Information
I28Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
29An offence under section 9 of that Act of burglary with intent to—
(a)inflict grievous bodily harm on a person, or
(b)do unlawful damage to a building or anything in it.
Commencement Information
I29Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
30An offence under section 10 of that Act (aggravated burglary).
Commencement Information
I30Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
31An offence of arson under Article 3 of the Criminal Damage Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (S.I. 1977/426 (N.I. 4)).
Commencement Information
I31Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
32An offence under Article 3(2) of that Order (destroying or damaging property) other than an offence of arson.
Commencement Information
I32Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
33An offence under [F1Article 58(1)] of the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order [F22004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I. 3))] (possession of firearm with intent to endanger life).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 17 para. 33 substituted (1.2.2005) by The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I. 3)), arts. 1, 82(1), Sch. 7 para. 32 (with art. 81); S.R. 2005/4, art. 3 (with arts. 4-7)
F2Words in Sch. 17 para. 33 substituted (1.2.2005) by The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I. 3)), arts. 1, 82(1), Sch. 7 para. 32 (with art. 81); S.R. 2005/4, art. 3 (with arts. 4-7)
34An offence under [F3Article 58(2)] of that Order (possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence).
Textual Amendments
F3Words in Sch. 17 para. 34 substituted (1.2.2005) by The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I. 3)), arts. 1, 82(1), Sch. 7 para. 33 (with art. 81); S.R. 2005/4, art. 3 (with arts. 4-7)
35An offence under [F4Article 59(1)] of that Order (use of firearm to resist arrest).
Textual Amendments
F4Words in Sch. 17 para. 35 substituted (1.2.2005) by The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I. 3)), arts. 1, 82(1), Sch. 7 para. 34 (with art. 81); S.R. 2005/4, art. 3 (with arts. 4-7)
36An offence under [F5Article 59(2)] of that Order (possession of firearm at time of committing or being arrested for an offence specified in [F6Schedule 4] to that Order).
Textual Amendments
F5Words in Sch. 17 para. 36 substituted (1.2.2005) by The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I. 3)), arts. 1, 82(1), Sch. 7 para. 35 (with art. 81); S.R. 2005/4, art. 3 (with arts. 4-7)
F6Words in Sch. 17 para. 36 substituted (1.2.2005) by The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I3.)), arts. 1, 82, {Sch. 7 para. 35}; S.R. 2005/4, art. 3
37An offence under [F7Article 60] of that Order (carrying a firearm with criminal intent).
Textual Amendments
F7Words in Sch. 17 para. 37 substituted (1.2.2005) by The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I. 3)), arts. 1, 82(1), Sch. 7 para. 36 (with art. 81); S.R. 2005/4, art. 3 (with arts. 4-7)
Valid from 04/04/2005
38An offence under section 1 of the Taking of Hostages Act 1982 (c. 28) (hostage-taking).
Commencement Information
I33Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
39An offence under section 1 of the Aviation Security Act 1982 (c. 36) (hijacking).
Commencement Information
I34Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
40An offence under section 2 of that Act (destroying, damaging or endangering safety of aircraft).
Commencement Information
I35Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
41An offence under section 3 of that Act (other acts endangering or likely to endanger safety of aircraft).
Commencement Information
I36Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
42An offence under section 4 of that Act (offences in relation to certain dangerous articles).
Commencement Information
I37Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
43An offence under section 1 of the Prohibition of Female Circumcision Act 1985 (c. 38) (prohibition of female circumcision).
Commencement Information
I38Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
44An offence under Article 121 of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (S.I. 1986/595 (N.I.4) (ill-treatment of patients).
Commencement Information
I39Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
45An offence under section 134 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33) (torture).
Commencement Information
I40Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
46An offence under section 1 of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 (c. 31) (endangering safety at aerodromes).
Commencement Information
I41Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
47An offence under section 9 of that Act (hijacking of ships).
Commencement Information
I42Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
48An offence under section 10 of that Act (seizing or exercising control of fixed platforms).
Commencement Information
I43Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
49An offence under section 11 of that Act (destroying fixed platforms or endangering their safety).
Commencement Information
I44Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
50An offence under section 12 of that Act (other acts endangering or likely to endanger safe navigation).
Commencement Information
I45Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
51An offence under section 13 of that Act (offences involving threats).
Commencement Information
I46Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
52An offence under Part II of the Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/570) (offences relating to Channel Tunnel trains and the tunnel system).
Commencement Information
I47Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
53An offence under Article 9 of the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/2994 (N.I. 18)) (causing death or grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving).
Commencement Information
I48Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
54An offence under Article 14 of that Order (causing death or grievous bodily injury by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs).
Commencement Information
I49Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
55An offence under Article 6 of the Protection from Harassment (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (S.I. 1997/1180 (N.I. 9)) (putting people in fear of violence).
Commencement Information
I50Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
56An offence under section 66 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (c. 32) (assaulting or obstructing a constable etc.).
Commencement Information
I51Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
57An offence under section 51 or 52 of the International Criminal Court Act 2001 (c. 17) (genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and related offences), other than one involving murder.
Commencement Information
I52Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
58An offence under section 1 of the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 (c. 31) (female genital mutilation).
Commencement Information
I53Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
59An offence under section 2 of that Act (assisting a girl to mutilate her own genitalia).
Commencement Information
I54Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
60An offence under section 3 of that Act (assisting a non-UK person to mutilate overseas a girl’s genitalia).
Commencement Information
I55Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
60AAn offence under section 5 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable adult).
Valid from 04/04/2005
61An offence of—
(a)aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring or inciting the commission of an offence specified in this Part of this Schedule,
(b)conspiring to commit an offence so specified, or
(c)attempting to commit an offence so specified.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 17 para. 61(a) modified (prosp.) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 63(1)(2), 94, Sch. 6 para. 48(b) (with Sch. 13 para. 5)
Commencement Information
I56Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
Valid from 04/04/2005
62An attempt to commit murder or a conspiracy to commit murder.
Commencement Information
I57Sch. 17 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 39 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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