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Flashcards by ben.furneaux, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by ben.furneaux
over 10 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What legislation covers Points & Blades | s.139 Criminal Justice Act (1988) |
| What is the definition of the offence? | s.139(1) It is an offence for a person to have with him any article which has a blade or is sharply pointed in a public place without good reason or lawful of authority |
| Who's responsibility is it to prove the 'good reason/lawful authority'? | The carrier's |
| Are there any exceptions to the rule? | Yes. Where the blade is FOLDING, NON-LOCKABLE and is 7.6cm/3 inches OR LESS. However, if it locks it's illegal, regardless of length! |
| What are the defences? (Good Reason/Lawful Authority) | For use at work. Religious reasons. Part of a national dress. Educational purposes. |
| Schools | s.139A makes it an offence for a person to carry a blade or pointed article on a School Premises. Same exceptions and defences apply. ONLY applicable to Primary and Secondary Schools! |
| Points & Blades or Off Weaps? | A person should be arrested for 'Offensive Weapon' WHERE POSSIBLE, rather than Points and Blades. |
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