Offence

Throw down / leave / otherwise deposit litter

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

4

Courts listing it

3

Heard in

Magistrates' Court (4)

Official offence code

EP90046

The law

Contrary to section 87(1) and (5) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Where it can be tried

Magistrates' court only

Can lead to prison

No