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ARSON:The act of intentionally or recklessly destroying

Maximum penalty – life imprisonment

Other offences charged for similar behaviour:

Maximum penalty – 14 years’ imprisonment

Sentencing @ a glance

sentenced as a child

under theYouth Justice Act 1992

21.9%88%

sentenced weremale

2005-06 to 2017-18

1,602cases involved a

1,333cases where

most serious offence

ADULTSMost common penalty:

Custodial

Imprisonment 579

Partially suspended 165

Wholly suspended 154

Community Service 70

Probation 45

Intensive correction order 19

Fine 6

Convicted, not further punished 3

JUVENILESMost common penalty: Community based order

Probation108

Conditional release order53

Community service75

Detention35

Reprimand6

Court ordered conference9

Good behaviour, recognisance4

Convicted, not further punished1

Intensive supervision order1

Arson Endangering to crops

1,137

153

43

483were for the arson of abuilding

644were for the arson of amotor vehicle, train, aircraft or vessel

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of those sentenced forARSON

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25.4average age

10youngest

74oldest

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