§ Lords amendment: No. 13, in page 75, line 40, at end insert—
§ "OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON ACT 1861 (c, 100)
§ For section 16 (sending letters threatening to murder) substitute—
§ "Threats to kill
§ 16. A person who without lawful excuse makes to another a threat, intending that that other would fear it would be carried out, to kill that other or a third person shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years."."
§ 6.30 p.m.
§ Mr. JohnI beg to move, That this House do not insist upon its first amendment on page 29, line 42 and agree with the Lords in their amendments proposed in lieu.
The right hon. and learned Member for Wimbledon (Sir M. Havers) moved on Report an amendment dealing with threats to kill. In drafting a new provision we have had an opportunity to incorporate several improvements in the drafting which were suggested by the Criminal Law Revision Committee. The provision is without prejudice to the final thoughts of the Committee when it produces its report on offences against the person.
§ Question put and agreed to.
§ Lords Amendments Nos. 10 to 13 agreed to.