In [tag:england-and-wales] the offence is **encouraging an offence** contrary to [s.44 of the Serious Crime Act 2007]( https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/27/section/44?timeline=false). Here, we make no distinction between the level or type of offence being encouraged.

Previously, the offence was *inciting the commission of another offence* contrary to Common Law which was abolished by [s.59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/27/section/59?timeline=false) of the 2007 Act.