***Offensive Weapons

Question 1

What is HAVING AN OFFENCE WEAPON IN A PUBLIC PLACE prevention of crime act 1953, s1(1)?

Answer 1

Any person who without:
> LAWFUL AUTHORITY / REASONABLE EXCUSE
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> HAS WITH HIM IN A PUBLIC PLACE 
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> ANY OFFENSIVE WEAPON

Question 2

What is a public place?

Answer 2

Any place, premises or building where the public has access

Question 3

What does readily accessible mean?

Answer 3

In reach so they could get a hold of it anytime

Question 4

What is a disguised knife?

Answer 4

Any item that appears to be an everyday object

Question 5

When would a person have a defence for possessing s knife?

Answer 5

Providing they can prove they have a good reason for carrying it