Arson

Question 1

Elaborate on Damages

Answer 1

Although fire damage will often involve burning or charring, it is not
necessary that the property is actually set alight; melting, blistering of paint or
significant smoke damage may be sufficient.

Question 2

Define Property under Section 267(1)(a)

Answer 2

Under section 267(1)(a) the damage may be to any property.
Matters such as the nature, value and ownership of the property are not
relevant; it is the risk to another person’s life that raises this offending to the
highest category of arson.