What is the name of the ceremonial knife often carried by people of the Sikh faith.
Kirpan
I have a hammer on me in public, and I intend to smash my ex-partners car up with it. Is this Being In Possession of an Offensive Weapon?
No! It's not made, adapted or intended as use of a weapon!
True or False: A locking knife will always be classed as a Bladed Article, regardless of length.
True
You catch someone returning home after committing a Burglary. He's discarded the stolen goods elsewhere, but still has a Screwdriver on him. Is this Going Equipped?
No. He's not going to do it, he already has!
Define what a Corrosive Substance is.
Any chemical that can burn human skin.
I am outside, walking to work. At my home is a hammer I intend to cause criminal damage with later tonight. Is this a crime?
Yes, you have an item in your custody/control which you intend to cause Crim Dam with!
What is the minimum age you can be a subject to a Knife Crime Prevention Order
12
A Public Place is best defined as....
Any place the public are permitted access, on payment or otherwise.
In relation to aggravate burglary, what does WIFE stand for?
Weapons, (Imitation) Firearms, Explosives
Name a possible Lawful Excuse for carrying a Bladed Article.
Religion/ Culture/ Work/ Specified Activies
True or False: Police Officers have a lawful authority to carry an offensive weapon.
True, duh!
I attend a friends house to recruit him to commit a burglary with me later this evening. I have with me a pair of balaclavas, but I am currently in my friends house. Am I Going Equipped?
Yes, because I'm not at my place of abode!
Where must I be to commit Going Equipped to Steal?
Anywhere other than my place of abode!
What is the MENS REA for Possession of an Offensive Weapon in a Public Place?
No Mens Rea required! Strict Liability!
I leave the house with the intention of joy riding my sibling's car without their permission (TWOC). I have with me a screwdriver. Is this Going Equipped?
Yes, TWOC is included!
Where must you be to be considered in Possession of a Corrosive Substance?
Public Place!
Possession of a bladed article can not be committed if the cutting edge of a folding knife is ____ inches or less.
3
Fill in the blank. An offensive weapon must be Made, _____ or Intended to be an offensive weapon.
Adapted
Is Possession of a bladed article a Summary Offence, Either Way, or Indictable?
Either Way
I am outside, walking to work. At my home is a screwdriver which I intend to use to commit a Theft later tonight. Is this going equipped?
No! It's not on your person!
True or False: A bladed article does not need to be sharp to constitute the offence.
True
I have a fake bank card on me in public, intending to use it for a Fraud in a few minutes. Is this Going Equipped?
No! Fraud isn't included (and neither is blackmail).
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