Definitions Flashcards
Ammunition
Any ammunition for any firearm and includes grenades, bombs and other like missiles whether capable of use with a firearm or not
Controlled container
A controlled container of any description which is, or was, capable of holding liquid and is made from a material which, if the container were to be thrown or propelled at a person, could cause injury to that person
Domestic abuse
Any form of physical, sexual, mental or emotional abuse which might amount to criminal conduct and takes place within the context of a relationship. The relationship will be between partners (married, civil partnerships, co-habiting or otherwise) or ex-partners. The abuse can be committed in the home or elsewhere
Firearm
A lethal barrelled weapon of any description from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged and includes any “prohibited weapon” whether lethal barrelled or not, any “component part” of such a lethal barrelled or prohibited weapon or any accessory to such weapons which are designed or adapted to diminish the sound or flash caused by firing the weapon
Missing person
Anton whose whereabouts are unknown, whatever the circumstances of their disappearance. They will be considered missing until located or their well being or otherwise established
Mobbing and rioting
A mob is a group of people acting together for a common illegal purpose to the alarm of the lieges and in breach of the peace. It is a crime at common law to form part of a mob
Occupancy rights
The right, if in occupation to continue to occupy the matrimonial home. If not in occupation, a right to enter into and occupy the matrimonial home and in either case the right to do so together with any child of the family
Period of a designated sporting event
a period which commences 2hours before the start, or advertised start and is concluded one hour after the event
Reckless discharge
A crime at common law for any person to recklessly discharge a firearm, whether or not actual injury is caused
Relevant area of a sports ground
Any part of the ground to which spectators are granted access on payment or from which the event can be viewed directly
Alcohol
Any spirits, wine, beer, cider or any other fermented, distilled or spiritous liquor but does not include alcohol which is of a strength of 0.5% or less at the time of it’s sale