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

The Treachery Act 1940 created the offense to prosecute and execute enemy spies. Suspended in 1946, the statutory offence bearing that name in the United Kingdom was repealed in 1973.

References

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 Public order Breach of the peace
Against the state	Tax evasion Espionage Treason High treason
Against justice	Bribery Misprision of felony Obstruction Perjury Malfeasance in office
Inchoate offenses	Accessory Attempt Conspiracy Incitement Encouraging or assisting a crime Solicitation Common purpose
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