Moved by
Baroness Williams of Trafford
136: Clause 61, page 55, line 33, leave out “causes” and insert “creates a risk of, or causes,”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment and the amendment in the name of Baroness Williams of Trafford at page 53, line 40 make it clear that one element of the new offence of public nuisance requires a person’s act or omission to create a risk of, or to cause, serious harm as defined in clause 60(2) to the public or a section of the public.
137: Clause 61, page 55, line 40, leave out subsection (2) and insert—
“(2) In subsection (1)(b)(i) “serious harm” means—
(a) death, personal injury or disease,
(b) loss of, or damage to, property, or
(c) serious distress, serious annoyance, serious inconvenience or serious loss of amenity.”
Member’s explanatory statement
See the explanatory statement for the amendment in the name of Baroness Williams of Trafford at page 55, line 33.