criminal
Common Assault
Section 351 criminalizes common assault - any unlawful physical contact or threatening behavior. Punishable by 1 year imprisonment.
Criminal Code
What to do if you are attacked, beaten, or physically harmed by another person.
Section 351 criminalizes common assault - any unlawful physical contact or threatening behavior. Punishable by 1 year imprisonment.
If the assault caused visible injury (bruises, cuts, swelling), Section 352 applies - assault occasioning actual bodily harm is a felony with up to 5 years imprisonment.
For serious injuries (broken bones, permanent damage), Section 360 on grievous harm applies with up to 7 years imprisonment.
Section 34 protects your dignity and prohibits inhuman treatment. You have a constitutional right to be free from violence.