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LEGISLATION
That makes it a criminal offence to carry a weapon in a public place without lawful authority.
S1 Prevention of Crime Act 1953 makes what an offence?
LIST
Three categories of weapon
DEFINE
Made offenisve weapon
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Per se offensive weapon
What category of offensive weapons does a police constable's baton fall under? Whr?
DEFINE
Adapted weapon
DEFINE
Intended weapon
TRUE OR FALSE
The intention of the suspect must be demonstrated for all three classes of weapon.
DEFINE
Instant arming
Does someone commit and offence under S1 Prevention of Crime Act 1953 if they instantly arm?
If someone defends themselves with a kitchen knife they were carrying for "protection", can they use the defence of instant arming if they come under attack and use said kitchen knife?
Give an example of a reasonable excuse of being in possession of a chainsaw in a public place.
TRUE OR FALSE
Each "reasonable excuse" for possession of an offensive weapon must be judged by a police officer on its individual merits.
TRUE OR FALSE
Forgetfulness is a reasonable excuse for the possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
TRUE OR FALSE
Being unaware of the law regarding the possession of offensive weapons in a public place is a reasonable excuse.
TRUE OR FALSE
Self defence is a reasonable excuse for possession an offensive weapon in a public place
LEGISLATION
That makes it an offence to carry a bladed or sharply pointed object in a public place without reasonable excuse or lawful authority.
S139 Criminal Justice Act 1988 makes what an offence?
DEFINE
Bladed article
DEFINE
Sharply-pointed articles
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General defences against charge under S139 Criminal Justice Act 1988
SENTENCE
Possession of a bladed or sharply pointed object in a public place without reasonable excuse or lawful authority, contrary to S139 Criminal Justice Act
In general, if someone is in possession of a bona fide weapon, and it falls under both sets of legislation, which one should be used?
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 contains provisions for what?
LEGISLATION
That makes threatening with a weapon in a public place an offence
SENTENCE
Threatening with a weapon in a public place
A person is guilty of the offence threatening with an offensive weapon is that person...
DEFINE
Serious physical harm in relation to S1A PCA 1953 and S139AA CJA 1988
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School
TRUE OR FALSE
S139A Criminal Justice Act broadens "public place" to also mean a school
LEGISLATION
That allows for the seizure of offensive weapons, bladed or sharply-pointed articles, and the use of reasonable force to enter a school for this purpose
S139B Criminal Justice Act gives a constable the power to do what two things?
LEGISLATION
That makes it an offence if a person uses another person to look after, hide or transport a dangerous weapon for them.
S28 Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 makes what an offence?
DEFINE
Dangerous weapon in relation to S28 Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006
Why can gang members no longer use a child under the age of 10 to mind weapons for them?
DEFINE
Unlawful purpose in relation to S28 Reduction of Violent Crime Act 2006