Statutory Offence (Noun)
Meaning
Crimes created by statutes and not by common law.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Speeding is a statutory offence that was introduced through specific legislation rather than common law.
- Public order offences, such as rowdy behaviour, are often statutory in nature and carry specific penalties.
- The company was found guilty of a statutory offence under the Environmental Protection Act for its excessive emissions.
- In many jurisdictions, tax evasion is considered a statutory offence and carries severe penalties for those found guilty.
- Copyright infringement can be considered a statutory offence under the Copyright Act and can result in fines and other penalties.