Treachery (law)

Treachery is an offence in several countries. Both of the Australian and British offences were derived from or inspired by the related offence of treason. The name treachery was chosen because it is a synonym for treason.

Australia

Treachery is a statutory offence in Australia. The offence is created by section 24AA of the Crimes Act 1914.^[1]

Germany

United Kingdom

References

↑ "CRIMES ACT 1914 - SECT 24AA Treachery". Austlii.edu.au. Retrieved 2013-02-25.

Types of crime

Note: Crimes vary by jurisdiction. Not all types are listed here.

Classes	Infraction Misdemeanor Felony Summary Indictable Hybrid

Against the person	Assault Battery Extortion Harassment Kidnapping Identity theft Manslaughter corporate Murder Rape Robbery Sexual assault

Against property	Arson Blackmail Burglary Deception Embezzlement False pretenses Fraud Handling Larceny Theft Vandalism

Against public order	Drug possession

Against the state	Tax evasion Espionage Treason

Against justice	Bribery Misprision of felony Obstruction Perjury Malfeasance in office

Inchoate offenses	Accessory Attempt Conspiracy Incitement Solicitation Common purpose

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