Statutory Preventative Measures (Prohibited Articles)

Question 1

What is the legislation for going equipped for theft?

Answer 1

s.25 (1) Theft Act 1967

Question 2

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

Answer 2

• 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

Question 3

What is the legislation for going equipped for fraud?

Answer 3

s.6 Fraud Act 2006

Question 4

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

Answer 4

• 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

Question 5

What is the legislation for going equipped for criminal damage?

Answer 5

s.3 Criminal Damage Act 1971

Question 6

s.3 Criminal Damage Act 1971

Answer 6

• applies to any persons who have any article for use in the course of / in connection with any damage

Question 7

What is an offensive weapon?

Answer 7

• 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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

• 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

Question 9

What are examples of prohibited offensive weapons?

Answer 9

• flick knife/ flick gun
• gravity knife
• push daggers
• butterfly knives
• certain martial arts weapons e.g. throwing stars

Question 10

What are some defenses to having an offensive weapon?

Answer 10

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