Pointed/bladed Articles

Question 1

What police power is used to search for offensive weapons or pointed/bladed articles?

Answer 1

S1 PACE

Question 2

Explain the differences between MADE, ADAPTED and INTENDED.

Answer 2

MADE is any item that is specifically made to cause injury
ADAPTED is any article which has been adapted to cause injury.
INTENDED is any article which has been used to cause injury.

Question 3

Can you arrest somebody for possessing an offensive weapon at a football stadium or a shop for example despite it not being a public place ?

Answer 3

YES a public place is any premises or building where the public have general access during opening hours
(Not a dwelling).

Question 4

Name some reasonable excuses for possessing an offensive weapon that have to be disproven in court.

Answer 4

-They fear for their safety e.g a security guard who fears an attack at work
-A person feels they will be immediately assaulted and instantly armed themselves.
-innocent reason, a chef carrying knives.

Question 5

Folding knives no longer than 3 INCHES are allowed in public and NOT against the law? True or false?

Answer 5

True. As long as it is a folding and not fixed.