The defendant said that he had been threatened in the street and had taken two knives from his attacker. He appealed his conviction saying that the Crown had not shown that he had intended to use the knives offensively. Held: His appeal failed. The 1953 Act applied to any object including items not in themselves … Continue reading Szewczyk, Regina v: CACD 22 Oct 2019
The defendant appealed against his conviction for possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He had a friction locking police-style baton, handcuffs and a false police ID in the rear of his car when stooped. After first lying he said they had been used for roleplay, and that he had been on his … Continue reading Regina v Ellis: CACD 12 Jan 2010
Citations: [1996] EWHC Admin 231 Links: Bailii Statutes: Prevention of Crimes Act 1953 1(1) Crime Updated: 25 May 2022; Ref: scu.136779
Appeal from the decision in the Youth Court at Croydon Magistrates’ Court whereby the appellant was convicted of the offence of possession of an offensive weapon, namely a metal bar, contrary to section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953. Judges: Lord Justice Pitchford Mr Justice Supperstone Citations: [2011] EWHC 1807 (Admin) Links: Bailii … Continue reading N v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 30 Jun 2011
An off-duty policeman was returning from a fancy dress party in a policeman’s uniform, carrying a truncheon. The issue arose in the course as to whether or not that would constitute an offence. Held: The words ‘reasonable excuse’ in section 1(1) were wide enough to enable the off-duty police officer to be not criminally liable … Continue reading Houghton v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester: 1986