Weapons, Firearms, Drugs, Alcohol and ASB Flashcards
Definition of Firearm and according act.
Lethal barreled weapon discharges a shot.
Firearms act 1968
limits shotgun, air weapons, prohibited weapons
Having an offensive weapon in public
S. 1 prevention of crime act 1953 no authority no excuse has with them in public an offensive weapon
Having a bladed/pointed article in public place
S.139 (1) Criminal law act 1988 no authority no excuse has with them in public any bladed/pointed article
Misuse of drugs Act 1971 S.23 ans S. 37
Power to stop search and seize drugs
person, property and vehicles
Alcohol Legislation powers
Confiscation of alcohol young persons Act 1997 power to seize and dispose of give name and address, if in relevant place under 18
Power of entry to investigate licensing activities
S.12 Licencing act 1872
Drunk and incapable in a public place
S.91 Criminal Justice Act 1967
Drunk and disorderly
ASB effects and responses
An action by someone else that leaves you feeling Harassment Alarm Distress
Community trigger
Civil injunction
Criminal behavior order
Police Powers ASB
Public spaces protection order
Closure powers
Dispersal powers
Absolute grounds for Possession
S.59 Police Reform Act 2002
Power to stop and seize vehicle
If Vehicle is used for ASB causing alarm, distress, annoyance.
Vehicle can be stopped and warning given.
If there is an open S.59 on vehicle then seized for 7 days
(need uniform)
What acts covers drug law?
Misuse of drugs Act 1971
Psychoactive substances Act 2016
S. 1 prevention of crime act 1953
Having an offensive weapon in public
S.139 (1) Criminal law act 1988
Having a bladed/pointed article in public place
Drunk and disorderly
S.91 Criminal Justice Act 1967
Drunk and incapable in a public place
S.12 Licencing act 1872
