Criminal Code (Cap. 9)
Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 94
94. (1) Whosoever shall cause a bodily harm to any of the
persons mentioned in the last preceding article, while in the
exercise of his functions or because of his having exercised hi s
functions, or with intent to intimidate or unduly influence him in
the exercise of his functions, shall, on conviction, be liable to
imprisonment for a term from four to seven years and to a fine
(multa ) of not less than five thousand euro (€5,000) and not more
than twenty five thousand euro (€25,000).
(2) Where the bodily harm is of su ch a nature that, if caused to
any person other than those mentioned in the last preceding art icle,
it would render the offender liable to a higher punishment, suc h
higher punishment shall be awarded, with an increase of one
degree.
Vilification, threats
or bodily harm
against any person
lawfully charged
with a public duty,
including public
officers and public
employees.
Cap. 595. Amended
by:
IV .1856.10;
XI.1900.18, 19;
XLIX.1981.4;
V .2014.5.
Substituted by:
IV .2025.2.
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