Section 31: Protection of Councillor against outrage

Local Government Act · PART IV: COUNCILLORS, VACANCIES OF COUNCILLORS, MEETINGS AND PROCEEDINGS

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31. Protection of Councillor against outrage Sections 156 (1), 158 (1) and 160 of the Criminal Code shall extend to cases of outrage and violence against, and shall be applicable to, a Councillor. Sub-Part B – Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor, Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chairperson and Vice-chairperson

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Are there special Criminal Code protections against insulting or attacking a Councillor?