GPD Flashcards
What is included in parental responsibilities?
All mothers automatically have parental responsibilities
1) A father has these rights if he was married at conception or thereafter
2) he has been given them by court order
3) he has agreed with mother and registered through legal process
4) he is recorded on the birth certificate for any birth after 4th may 2006
Section 12 childrens and young persons (scot) act 1937 relates to child abuse. What is the offence
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Any person over 16
Who has the parental responsibilities for or charge care of a child or young person under 16
Wilfully ill treats, neglects, abandons, or exposes them in a manner
Likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health.
What is ‘charge’ in relation to children
If they have been delegated that responsibility by the person who has parental right and responsibility. Eg babysitter.
What is care in relation to a child
A person has care if they have actual possession or control of the child or young person. Eg police officer with a lost child
What is wilful in relation to a child?
The actions of the accused must be deliberate and intentional. The actions do not need to actually cause harm, the intention was there.
What is likely in relation to a child?
Is means the position that they put the child in was likely to cause it danger. Eg leaving it in a house with knifes.
Does a person commit an offence if they are on the list banned working with children and take up a job at a nursery?
Yes
What are signs the a child has been abused? From parents and from child
Parents
dont want to discuss
Inconsistency in explanation
Hostility towards agency
Child
Finger grip bruising
Unexplained fractures
Undue fear of adults
What is a child in terms of the children (scotland) act 1995?
Any person who has not attained the age of 16
OR
Any person who has attained 16 but not 18 and there is a supervision requirement in force
What is the age of criminal responsibility in scotland?
The age for criminal responsibility is 8
Although no child under age 12 will be prosecuted in the courts
Who will prosecute or decide if prosecution is an option for a child?
Ultimately the lord advocate will decide whether to be tried through the courts or through the childrens reporter although in reality it is the Pf
Under what circumstances will a child be prosecuted in the courts?
1) grave crime indictment/solemn
2) the alleged offence would result in a child aged 15 or over being disqualified from driving
3) the child is 16 but not yet 18 and the reporter has terminated the supervision order.
What extra information should be gathered when taking details for a child report?
Siblings School Home conditions Previous knowledge of child or family Whether or not child admitted or denied guilt
When should a child be arrested?
The crime is serious
It is necessary to remove them from bad associates
Liberation would defeat the ends of justice
They shouldnt be detained in a police station unless
1) its impractical to detain them elsewhere
2) the child is so unruly that they cant be detained elsewhere
3) by reason of physical or mental health they should not be detain elsewhere
What is the definition of alcohol?
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 its sale
5 licensing objectives
1) prevent crime and disorder
2) securing public safety
3) preventing public nuisance
4) protecting and improving public health
5) protecting children from harm
What is a firearm?
Any lethal barrelled weapon of any description - from which any shot, bullet, or missile can be discharged and includes
Any prohibited weapon - whether lethal barrelled or not
Any component part - of such a lethal or prohibited weapon
Any accessory - to such weapon designed or adapted to diminish the sound or flash caused by firing the weapon
What is ammunition?
Any ammunition for any firearm and includes -
Grenades, bombs and other like missiles
Whether capable of use with a firearm or not.
What are prohibited weapons?
1) Made are adapted for continuous fire
2) Most rifles capable of rapid fire
3) Most shotguns capable of rapid fire whos overall size makes them easy to conceal
4) firearm disguised as another object
5) any rocket launcher
6) made or adapted to discharge noxious liquids, gases or other
7) barrel length under 30cm - overall length less than 60cm
8) anything using a self contained gas cartridge
What are the component parts of a firearm?
Essentials
Trigger
Barell
Springs
What is an accessory to a firearm?
Sight/scope
Silencer
What is a shotgun?
A shotgun is a smooth bore gun, not being an air weapon which
Barrel length EXCEEDING 2 foot (24inches)
Barrel bore NOT EXCEEDING 2 inches
Magazine not capable of holding MORE than 2 cartridges.
Air weapons and requirements
Output less than 12ft/lb - no license (rifle)
Output less than 6ft/lb - no license (air pistol)
If an air weapon has been altered to exceed these limits it is a SECTION 1 firearm or prohibited weapon.
Section 27 firearms - certificate requirements
Fit to be entrusted with section 1 firearm
Not a prohibited person
Applicant has good reason for having the firearm or ammunition
It isn’t a danger to public safety or to the peace
Section 28 firearms - shotgun certificate requirements
Applicant is not a prohibited person
Applicant has good reason for having it (sporting, vermin control)
The applicant can have the fire arm/ammunition without danger to the public or the peace.
How long is a firearms or shotgun certificate valid?
For up to 5 years
Can be renewed for a further 5 years by chief constable.
Do you need a certificate for carrying an air weapon?
No
Section 48 firearms act - production of license
- constable may demand production of firearm/shotgun certificate
- if they believe them to be in possession of a section 1 firearm or ammunition, or a shotgun
- fails to produce/ refuses constable to read it the constable may seize any weapons and ammunition
- AND demand name and address
- failing to give name and address commits an offence ARREST
Who are exempt from needing a firearms certificate?
1) Registered firearms dealers and their employees
2) A person carrying a firearm for a certificate holder for sports
3) Person on private land using a shotgun owned by occupier and in their presence
4) members of approved rifle clubs
5) shooting galleries less then .23 calibre
6) blanks - to start a race
7) emergency flares
8) antiques
Carrying firearms in public places - section 19
A loaded shotgun
An air weapon (whether loaded or not)
Any other firearm loaded or unloaded IF there is suitable ammunition in possession
An imitation firearm - whether capable of discharge or not
Trespassing - section 20 firearms
An offence for any person
In possession of a firearm or imitation firearm to
Trespass onto any land or buildings
Without reasonable excuse
Section 47 firearms - stop and search
Constable has reasonable cause to suspect a person to be in possession of a firearm or ammunition in a public place
OR
They are about to commit a sec 20 offence
Constable may - require the person to hand over firearm/ammunition for examination
Search the person (detain)
Stop and search any vehicle in similar circumstances
Power of arrest
Definition of reckless dischrage
Is a crime at common law for any person to recklessly discharge a firearm, whether or not actual injury is caused
Section 21a - firing an air weapon beyond premises
Creates an offence for any person
To have with them an air weapon on any premises if they use it for firing a missile beyond those premises
Section 17 firearms creates an offence in relation to preventing arrest
1) For any person to use in anyway a firearm or imitation firearm
With intent to resist, prevent the arrest or detention
Of himself or another
2) to be in possession of firearm or imitation firearm whilst committing or being arrested for a schedule 2 offence unless they can prove their possession was for lawful object.
Section 18 firearms creates an offence for a person to be in possession of a firearm…
To be in possession of a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to either commit a schedule 2 offence or resist arrest.
What is the power of arrest for section 17 and 18 firearms?
Section 18 - unconditional
Section 17 - silent (revert to common law)
Section 46 firearms warrant
An offence is/has about to be committed
OR
In connection to firearm or ammunition there may be a danger to public safety
A warrant may be granted.
Authorise a constable or civilian to enter premises by force and search including persons within and seize and detain anything found in connection and relevant to this offence
Section 21 relates to prohibited people
Creates an offence for any person to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition (including air weapons) during a period when the person is prohibited under this section.
Total prohibition - firearms
Can not be in possession of a firearm or ammunition of
Sentenced to young offenders or prison for more than 3 years