Offence
Obstruct an engine / carriage using the railway by an unlawful act / wilful omission / neglect
How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.
- Hearings listed
- 40
- Upcoming hearings
- 1
- Next listed date
- Mon, 26 October 2026
- Courts listing it
- 24
- Heard in
- Magistrates' Court (40)
- Official offence code
- MD61027
- The law
- Contrary to section 36 of the Malicious Damage Act 1861.
- Where it can be tried
- Magistrates' court or Crown Court
- Can lead to prison
- Yes
Courts that list it most
- Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court (4 hearings)
- Manchester Magistrates' Court (4 hearings)
- Southampton (West Hampshire) Magistrates' Court (4 hearings)
- Doncaster Justice Centre (2 hearings)
- Maidstone Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Northampton Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Stockport Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Warrington Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Westminster Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- York Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Basildon Magistrates' Court (1 hearing)
- Bexley Magistrates' Court (1 hearing)
- Brighton Magistrates' Court (1 hearing)
- Carlisle Magistrates' Court (1 hearing)
- City of London Magistrates' Court (1 hearing)