I won't let any of them go on a park, or anywhere where I think they might be in danger. I am seeing a counsellor and have been in an abusive, coercive and controlling relationship... which thankfully I am now out of. As well as the public interest issues raised in paragraph 4.9 onwards of the Code, prosecutors dealing with children and young people should also consider the following: If you have been accused of possession of a bladed article, you should seek expert legal advice as soon as you are able to do so. Expert representation is essential to ensure the best possible outcome for your case.

The definition of bladed or pointed article is the same as section 139 CJA. The definition of offensive weapon is the same as section 1 PCA. that the knife was marketed for use by the armed forces of any country; as an antique or curio; or as falling within such other category (if any) as may be prescribed; that it was reasonable for the knife to be marketed in that way; and there were no reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person into whose possession the knife might come in consequence of the way in which it was marketed would use it for an unlawful purpose. that the person is authorised to do so by the chief constable for the purpose of determining whether an offence is being committed under section 1. A chief constable may authorise a person under the age of 18 to buy or hire, or attempt to buy or hire, a crossbow or a part of a crossbow only if satisfied that all reasonable steps have been or will be taken to ensure the person's safety, and avoid any risk to the person's welfare. Offences in Prisons Prohibition of possession by people in a prison of any article which has a blade or is sharply pointed, or other offensive weapon, in prison without authorisation: section 40CA of the Prison Act 1952and does so in such a way that a reasonable person who was exposed to this threat would think that they were at risk of immediate physical harm. Public Interest stage: Is a prosecution required in the public interest? A prosecution will usually follow unless there are public interest factors tending against a prosecution which outweigh those in favour. There is a compelling public interest in the prosecution of adults for offences involving weapons. Cautions The elements of the offence and possible defences are the same as those in section 1 PCA and section 139 CJA. An additional specific defence is included – ‘for educational purposes’. [The OWA amended section 139A to include further education premises as well as school premises.] Use of Weapons to Threaten Threatening with an offensive weapon in public: section 1A PCA Witnesses (including police officers) to offences under the 1953 legislation and s139, s139A and s139AA of the 1988 legislation are eligible for special measures by virtue of section 17(5) and Schedule 1A YJCEA. There is no need to prove the witness is vulnerable or intimidated nor is there a need to demonstrate that the measure is required so that the witness gives their best evidence.

Crown Court – Bladed articles and offensive weapons (possession and threats) – children and young people Knife crime, as defined here, broadly relates to two kinds of behaviour. The first relates to people owning or possessing knives when doing so is illegal. This may be because their ownership is specifically banned, such as certain (de facto or ‘made’) offensive weapons, or because they are illegal in certain contexts, mainly being possessed in public without good reason. These are so-called State or Regina crimes and do not involve a victim. The second behaviour relates to the use of a knife in the commission of another offence, so-called ‘knife-involved offences’. Typically, this relates to violence or threats against the person, theft, burglary or criminal damage. The scope of this guide article made or adapted for use for causing injury to persons; or intended by the person having it with him for such use by him or by some other person On 20 March 2021, Alfie Spain, 26, and Freddie Hanratty, 20, armed themselves with knives and travelled from London to the Isle of Sheppey where they robbed three householders at knifepoint. A place other than (a) a public place, (b) a place which is part of school premises, or (c) a place which is part of further education premises. This includes a dwelling for the purposes of section 52 OWA- threatening in a private place.For offences committed before 28 June 2022, the judge must impose the minimum sentence unless the court is of the opinion that there are “particular circumstances” which relate to the offence, the previous offence(s), or the offender which would make it unjust in all circumstances. Over the long-term, average custodial sentence length has generally increased, particularly for adults and possession of blade and point offences. However, between year ending June 2019 and year ending June 2021 the average custodial sentence length for both possession of an article with a blade or point and possession of an offensive weapon decreased and became more similar; possession of blade or point offences from 7.3 months in year ending June 2019 to 7.1 months and possession of offensive weapon offences from 7.9 months to 7.1 months. In year ending June 2022 average custodial sentence length for possession of blade or point offences increased again to 7.4 months, the highest in the series; while average custodial sentence length for possession of offensive weapon offences increased, but only to 7.3 months, and remained lower than before the pandemic. Average custodial sentence length for threatening offences has remained broadly stable since year ending June 2021, but at 13.6 months this was the highest level since threatening offences were introduced in December 2012. The proportion of offenders receiving immediate custody decreased from 38% in year ending June 2020 to 30% in year ending June 2022 with a corresponding increase in the proportion of offenders receiving a suspended sentence (25%, up from 20%) or community sentence (24%, up from 21%). It is likely this has been affected by changes during the pandemic, and the types of cases prioritised through the courts. This will continue to be assessed as court activity recovers. Later, the adult partner of her friend came to the house with a second man Susan believes must have been in his late 20s or early 30s. In self-defence , if the threat of violence is imminent and the possession of the offensive weapon is more than just a precautionary measure. Which knives are illegal under UK law?