Statutory Preventative Measures (Prohibited Articles) Flashcards

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What is the legislation for going equipped for theft?

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s.25 (1) Theft Act 1967

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s.25 (1) Theft Act 1967 (going equipped for theft)

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  • 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
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What is the legislation for going equipped for fraud?

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s.6 Fraud Act 2006

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s.6 Fraud Act 2006 (going equipped for fraud)

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  • 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
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What is the legislation for going equipped for criminal damage?

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s.3 Criminal Damage Act 1971

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s.3 Criminal Damage Act 1971

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  • applies to any persons who have any article for use in the course of / in connection with any damage
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What is an offensive weapon?

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  • 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
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What does s.1(1) Prevention of Crime Act 1953 say about offensive weapons?

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  • 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
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What are examples of prohibited offensive weapons?

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  • flick knife/ flick gun
  • gravity knife
  • push daggers
  • butterfly knives
  • certain martial arts weapons e.g. throwing stars
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What are some defenses to having an offensive weapon?

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  • use at work
  • religious reasons
  • part of national costume
  • school (for educational reasons)
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