Laws of Saint Lucia Criminal Code Cap.3.01 37 Revision Date: 31 Dec. 2005 “deadly” in relation to an act means likely to cause death or which causes death; “defendant” means the person against whom complaint has been made; “deliver” includes causing a person to receive a thing or permitting a person to take a thing, whether directly or indirectly; “Director of Correctional Services” means the person for the time being appointed as such under the Correctional Services Act; “document” includes any document in writing whether of a formal or informal character, any disc, tape, sound track or other device on or in which information is recorded or stored by mechanical, electronic or other means; “duress” means any force, harm, constraint, or threat, used with intent to cause a person against his or her will to do or to abstain from doing any act; “fine” includes any pecuniary penalty, compensation payable under an order; forfeiture, or “goods” include any goods, chattels, or anything which may be the subject of stealing; “grievous harm” means any harm which amounts to a maim or dangerous harm or which seriously or permanently injures health, or which is likely so to injure health, or which extends to permanent disfigurement or to any permanent or serious injury to any external or internal organ, limb or faculty; “guardian” in relation to a child, includes the person who has charge of, or has control over, such child; “harm” means any bodily injury, disease or disorder, whether permanent or temporary; “indictable offence” means any offence punishable on indictment under this Code or any other enactment; “injury” means any harm, damage or trespass whatsoever illegally caused to any person or property;

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