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In cases where a suspect spits at someone, which offence would apply – section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (assault or battery) or section 4 of the Public Order Act 1986 (fear or provocation of violence) and, does it depend on whether the spit makes contact with the victim, and, whether it hits their skin or clothing?
What legal provisions exist, if any, in respect of preserving the anonymity of human intelligence sources?
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