7Meaning of act of violence

7 Meaning of act of violence act of violence means conduct that— (a) results in a person’s injury or death; and (b) is, or happens in the course of, an offence (the associated offence) that is— (i) a schedule 1 offence; or (ii) an offence prescribed by regulation; and (c) occurs on or after the commencement of this Act. Note For criminal injuries before the commencement of this Act, see s 98 (Applications for financial assistance in relation to criminal injuries before commencement of this Act). (2) In deciding whether conduct is an act of violence, it does not matter whether a person responsible for the conduct— (a) has or has not been identified; or (b) lacks the legal capacity to be charged with, or convicted or found guilty of, the associated offence; or (c) has or has not been charged with, or convicted or found guilty of, the associated offence based on the conduct.