Bladed Or Sharply Pointed Articles Flashcards
1
Q
What is section 139(1) of the criminal justice act 1988?
A
The possession of having a bladed or sharply pointed article in a public place is an offence by virtue of this act: any person who has an article to which this section applies with him in a public place is guilty of an offence.
2
Q
Is a fixed or lockable knife illegal?
A
Yes no matter what the size of the blade
3
Q
What must the blade size exceed for an article to be illegal?
A
3 inches
