| Offence | Contrary To: | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Murder | Common law | Life |
| Attempted Murder | Common law | Life |
| Manslaughter | Common law | Life |
| Soliciting to commit murder | Offences against the Person Act 1861 s.4 | Life |
| Child destruction | Infant Life (Preservation) Act 1929 s.1(1) | Life |
| Infanticide | Infanticide Act 1938 s.1(1) | Life |
| Causing explosion likely to endanger life or property | Explosive Substances Act 1883 s.2 | Life |
| Attempt to cause explosion, making or keeping explosive etc. | Explosive Substances Act 1883 s.3 | Life |