Possession Of Offensive Weapons

Question 1

Where do our Powers come from to search PEOPLE if you suspect an offence against S.202A(4)(a) ONLY?

Answer 1

Warrantless powers to search (PEOPLE). S&S Act 2012, section 27

Question 2

Where do our Powers come from to search VEHICLE if you suspect an offence against S.202A(4)(a) ONLY?

Answer 2

Warrantless powers to search (VEHICLE) S&S Act 2012, section 28

Question 3

Differences between;

PUBLIC place S.202A(4)(a), an article made, altered, or intended for causing bodily injury

Answer 3

ANY place S.202(4)(b),

Any article capable of being used for causing bodily injury

Question 4

S.202A(4)(b) is?

Answer 4

Possession of Offensive Weapon OR Disabling Substance

1) H
2) I
3) A
4) I

Question 5

Defence against S.202(4)(b)

Answer 5

The person charged proves they did not INTEND to commit an offence involving bodily injury or the threat or fear of violence

Question 6

What Act and Section is Possession of a KNIFE?

Answer 6

S.O.A 1981, S.13A

1) In a public place
2) W/o reasonable excuse
3) Has any knife
4) In his or her possession

Question 7

S.202A (4)(a) is?

Answer 7

Possession of Offensive Weapon OR Disabling Substance

1) W
2) H
3) I
4) A

Question 8

Definition of Offensive weapon S.202A(4)(a) is?

Answer 8

Any article made, altered or intended for causing bodily injury

Question 9

Before searching a person under S&S Act 2012 what are your obligations?

Answer 9

R.A.I.N

• reason for search
• act
• ID must be produced if not in uniform
• name

Question 10

Definition for disabling substance?

Answer 10

Anaesthetising or other substance produced or intended for the purpose of disabling persons