Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 208AB

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208AB. (1) Whosoever disseminates any materials advertising the opportunity to commit any of the offences under articles 20 4, 204A to 204C, both inclusive, 208A(1) and 208A(1A), or is involved in the organization of travel arrangements with the purpose of committing any of the said offences, shall, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term from two to fi ve years. (2) The punishment for the offence in sub-article (1) shall be increased by one degree, with or without solitary confinement, if any one or more of the following circumstances results: (a) when the offender wilfully or recklessly endangered the life of the person; (b) when the offence involves violence or grievous bodily harm on such person; (c) when the offence is committed with the involvement of a criminal organisation within the meaning of article 83A(1); (d) when the offender abuses of a recognised position of trust, authority or influence over the person. Aggravating circumstances. Added by: VII.2010.12. Amended by: IV .2014.14; LXIV .2021.17.

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