Possession of certain dangerous knives - Section 1A Restriction of Offensive Weapons Act 1959- as inserted by section 44 of OWA.

The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (YJCEA) introduced a range of special measures that can be used to facilitate the gathering and giving of evidence by vulnerable and intimidated witnesses. Special measures are designed to help vulnerable and intimidated witnesses to give their best evidence in court and help to relieve some of the stress associated with giving evidence. Child witnesses under the age of 18 will automatically be eligible for Special measures by virtue of section 16 of the YJCEA. Special measures include: screens, live link, evidence given in private, removal of wigs and gowns by barristers and judge in the Crown Court, video recorded evidence, use of an intermediary and aids to communication. A weapon not made for that purpose but adapted for it e.g. objects with a razor blade inserted or mounted into them or a deliberately broken bottle. Section 2 creates an offence of publication of unlawful marketing material, a person is guilty of an offence if they publish any written, pictorial or other material in connection with the marketing of a knife and that material- The NPCC and CPS have produced guidance on charging children and young people. This can be found here. This guidance explains the approach that should be taken in respect of 16 and 17 year olds as well as children under 16 years old.Unauthorised possession of knives and other offensive weapons in prisons – section 40CA Prison Act 1952 as added by section 78 Serious Crime Act 2015. Shape of Blade - The most common flat, straight blade is used for most graphic design projects and looks like a surgical blade, this is generally used for running along a straight edge to produce a straight cut. There is also a curved blade which can be used for wood carving, cutting leather or heavy material. Section 10 of the Act gives definitions for 'suitable for combat' and 'violent behaviour'. This will be a matter of fact for the court to determine but could include pictures or references to popular culture.

Where a weapons offence is accompanied by another offence e.g. assault or robbery, the weapons offence should normally be charged as well as the other offence. This isn’t to in any way discredit the 1992 blades. They remain Stanley’s best selling, and best know, blades. However, the FatMax is in a league of its own, a status confirmed by it’s ability to resist snapping against weights of up to 35kg. These specs, however, need to be weighed against the fact that FatMax blades cost a bit more. But, as already stated, they will last longer and perform better, so you’ll typically use less of them on a day-to-day basis. Section 1 of the Knives Act 1997 creates an offence of unlawful marketing of knives, which is committed if a person markets a knife in a way which- Snap-off blades - These long thin blades are usually found in wallpaper knives and feature segments. Once the cutting edge has worn down the blade can be snapped off to expose the next segment and a fresh cutting edge. Blade Material - Blades are available in a range of materials, tempered steel, stainless steel, high carbon steel, ceramic, diamond and titanium. All are designed for precision cutting but the blade material you choose depends on the material you would be using it on.It does not matter what age the offender was at the commission of the first relevant offence, but they must be at least 16 years at the commission of the second offence for a minimum sentence to be imposed. Scalpels and craft knives are used for art and craft projects. They are used for intricate cutting of patterns or precision cutting of delicate materials. They are used for when scissors are too big to do the project or you want a precise straight line or pattern. Evidential stage: Is there sufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction? The evidence must be able to be used in court, reliable and credible, and there is no other material that might affect the sufficiency of evidence. If there is sufficient evidence, go on to consider:

There are several different types of blades available for utility knives, all with their own features and benefits. Below you will find some of the most common types.

The test for threatening with a weapon in a private place is higher than for threatening in a public place. The prosecution must prove that while A is in a private place, A unlawfully and intentionally threatens another person (“B”) with an article or substance as above, and A does so in such a way that there is an immediate risk of serious physical harm to B. Investigators and Prosecutors should also be aware that the issues raised in ‘County Lines’ offending can apply to some knife crime- see the guidance on County Lines Offending. Applications to remand in custody Work is currently being undertaken by the NPCC to develop guidance for schools about knife crime. Further details of this will be included in future updates of this document.

Pointed tip blades - These blades are ideal for materials that require puncturing to cut, such as fabrics, flexible plastics and drywalling. In short yes. The most effective way to sharpen the blade is with a whetstone. In the cases of snap off blades you can simply remove the worn segment to expose a new cutting surface.Whether a retailer has signed up to either a local or national responsible retailer agreement, and any subsequent action taken as a result e.g. ongoing training, may be useful evidence in proving the presence or absence of due diligence. Underage test purchasing of knives The person’s conduct was for the purpose only of making the sword available for presentation by a Sikh to another person at a religious ceremony or other ceremonial event. Police officers should ensure that any requirement for special measures is noted on the reverse of the witness’s MG11 and any specific grounds are explained in the body of the statement. A completed MG2 should be included with the file to the CPS, setting out which special measures are sought by a victim or witness and the grounds. If a defendant is silent when questioned and then raises a defence at trial, the prosecutor should seek to have the court draw an adverse inference from this silence. Legislation sets out the effects of the following: the defendant’s failure to mention facts when questioned or charged; the defendant’s silence at trial the defendant’s refusal or failure to account for objects, substances or marks; and the defendant’s refusal or failure to account for his or his presence at a particular place. Prosecutors should ensure each condition is satisfied before seeking these inferences. However, in appropriate cases they should be sought. Bad character 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.