Statutory Preventative Measures (Prohibited Articles) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the legislation for going equipped for theft?
A
s.25 (1) Theft Act 1967
2
Q
s.25 (1) Theft Act 1967 (going equipped for theft)
A
- either way offence
- maximum sentence three years
- when not at their place of abode, has with them any article for use in the course of or in connection with any burglary, theft or TWOC
3
Q
What is the legislation for going equipped for fraud?
A
s.6 Fraud Act 2006
4
Q
s.6 Fraud Act 2006 (going equipped for fraud)
A
- applies to any persons who have any article for use in the course of or in connection with any fraud
- can commit this offence in your own abode
5
Q
What is the legislation for going equipped for criminal damage?
A
s.3 Criminal Damage Act 1971
6
Q
s.3 Criminal Damage Act 1971
A
- applies to any persons who have any article for use in the course of / in connection with any damage
7
Q
What is an offensive weapon?
A
- any article made, adapted or intended for causing injury to a person by the person having it with them for use themselves or another person
8
Q
What does s.1(1) Prevention of Crime Act 1953 say about offensive weapons?
A
- either way offence
- summary - 6 months/ fine
- indictment - 4 years
- can only take place in a public place
- without lawful authority or reasonable excuse to have with them in a public place an offensive weapon
9
Q
What are examples of prohibited offensive weapons?
A
- flick knife/ flick gun
- gravity knife
- push daggers
- butterfly knives
- certain martial arts weapons e.g. throwing stars
10
Q
What are some defenses to having an offensive weapon?
A
- use at work
- religious reasons
- part of national costume
- school (for educational reasons)