Possession Of Offensive Weapons

Question 1

What are the sections for the warrantless powers to search people and vehicles for offensive weapons

Answer 1

S27 for people and

S28 for vehicles

Question 2

What are the elements for possession of offensive weapons or disabling substances (public place)

Answer 2

Without lawful authority or reasonable excuse.
Has with him or her.
In any public place.
Any knife OR Any offensive weapon OR disabling substance

Question 3

What are the elements of possession of offensive weapons or disabling substances (any place)

Answer 3

Has in his or her possession.
In any place.
Any offensive weapon OR Any disabling substance.
In circumstances that prima facie show an intention to use it to commit an offence involving bodily injury or threat or fear of violence