Skip to main content
Service update

Some tools are still being tested

Some tools may be unavailable or may not work as expected while we complete final testing.

This is a new service. Help us improve it and give your feedback.

Offence classification

Back to offence classifications

CE79220 - Contravene instructions made by an officer / constable in order to prevent a flight

Important

This page shows classification data from the Active CJS Offence Index. It is not sentencing advice and does not predict what will happen in an individual case.

CJS category CS Class S Custody Yes PNC Yes

Classification details

Offence code
CE79220
Offence title
Contravene instructions made by an officer / constable in order to prevent a flight
Legislation
Contrary to section 34(2) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.
CJS category code
CS
Offence class
S
Custodial indicator
Yes
Recordable on PNC
Yes
Offence start date
01-Apr-79
Blocked for use
No
XHB indicator
No

Source data

Source: Active CJS Offence Index, June 2026. Source row: 1474.