Offensive Weapons, Bladed Articles & Corrosive Substances - An Update for Criminal Lawyers

Introduction

There have been many changes to the law surrounding offensive weapons, knives, bladed and pointed articles and corrosive substances in 2022, as a result of the Offensive Weapons Act and the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Act.

This virtual classroom seminar will bring you up to date on all the latest changes.

What You Will Learn

This live broadcast will cover the following:

• The 3 categories of offensive weapon, the possession of which may amount to a crime under the Prevention of Crime Act 1953
• Possession of an article with a blade or point or corrosive substance in a public place
• Possession of certain prohibited knives
• Possession of prohibited offensive weapons in private
• Possession of an article with a blade or point or an offensive weapon in schools and the extension to cover further education premises
• Threatening someone with an article or a blade or an offensive weapon in a public place or on school premises
• The powers to search for weapons
• Burdens and standards of proof in this area - particularly important when you are advising clients at the police station stage
• The meaning of ‘possession’
• Sentencing - adults & children and young people
• Knife Crime Prevention Orders

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.