Offensive Weapons Flashcards
Could an offence of having an offensive weapon, contrary to the Prevention of Crime Act 1953, ever be committed in a place that is privately owned, but publicly accessible?
Yes
Could a pair of scissors ever be considered an offensive weapon?
Yes
If intended to be used to cause harm
Is a police baton considered to be an offensive weapon?
Yes
It is made to cause injury
Would a 4 inch (10cm) folding pocket knife typically be considered an offensive weapon?
No
Not unless it was intended to cause injury
Is it usually an offence to possess a 2 inch (6cm) locking knife in a public place?
Yes
What is the definition of an offensive weapon?
Any person who without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, the proof of which shall lie with him, has with him in any public place any offensive weapon shall be guilty of an offence