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12. Offences
against the state
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Article 79-Offences
against official State symbols and seals
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State symbols |
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An offence against a state symbol is any image which is recognized by law or statute as having official status as a representative symbol of the state, whether it be national, regional or local government or a statutory authority associated with one or more level of government including (but not restricted to) flags, seals, coat of arms, trademark and logos. |
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Primary Fact(s) |
| 1. That at a place and time, a symbol of state was destroyed and/or seriously damaged; |
| 2. That the actions of the accused contributed to the damage; |
| 3. That the actions of the accused were done with the intent to cause destruction or serious damage; |
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Penalty Conditions (Level 1-Offence) |
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a) Where a state/regional seal/certificate is damaged or destroyed in public; |
4-6 |
a) Where a national seal/certificate is damaged or destroyed in public; |
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Penalty Conditions (Level 2-Offence) |
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1-3 |
a) Where a state/regional flag is burned in public;
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4-6 |
a) Where a national flag is burned in public;
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