Possession of Offensive Weapon

Question 1

Define “Possession of Offensive Weapon”

Answer 1

Prevention of Crime Act 1953 - Section 1

Any person who without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, the proof of which shall lie on him, has with him in any public place any offensive weapon shall be guilty of an offence.

Question 2

Define “Offensive Weapon”

Answer 2

Any article which is: made or adapted for causing injury, or intended by the person having it with him for such use by him or some other person.