Offensive Weapons - Bladed Or Pointed

Question 1

What are bladed and sharply pointed articles?

Answer 1

Bladed: any article with a blade
- however a blade which doesn’t exceed 3 inches, folds away and does not lock in open position is exempt!!!

Sharply pointed - general meaning

Question 2

Power of search in relation to bladed and pointed articles?

Answer 2

Section 50: may detain and search without warrant if you have:
- reasonable grounds to suspect they are in possession and is committing or has committed an offence.

Must inform them of the above!

Question 3

Power of arrest?

Answer 3

Unconditional

Question 4

Obstruction of search powers?

Answer 4

Same as other offensive weapons - offence if anyone
- intentionally obstructs or actively conceals.

Unconditional power of arrest

Question 5

Offensive weapons or bladed articles in schools..

Answer 5

S.49 (a)
Offence for any person to have with them on school premises:
(1.) An article with a blade or sharp point
(2.) an offensive weapon as described in s.47

Power of arrest = unconditional

Question 6

Section 49 - bladed or pointed articles?

Answer 6

It is an offence to have in a public place a bladed or pointed article.

( any place other than:domestic, schools, prisons