Stanley 5192B (5) Knife Blades Concave 0 11 952

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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- Depending on the offence, specific defences may be available to a person primarily being whether they can show that they had a good reason, reasonable excuse or lawful authority for having a knife with them. Other specific defences are included for some offences including but not limited to: for use at work, for religious reasons, for educational purposes or as part of a national costume. These defences are for the defendant to prove on the balance of probabilities, which means that merely providing an uncontradicted explanation is not necessarily sufficient.

Intelligence around the knives should also be captured during an investigation: its type, material, brand or any identifying marks. Although this may not form part of the active investigation, the intelligence is invaluable and will allow the police to target enforcement and prevention work more effectively. Sale of Knives See section 142 Criminal Justice Act 1988. Responsible Retailer Agreements / HO voluntary agreement Such is their prominence and position within this market that the term “Stanley blade” is used to describe utility blades and knives, regardless of manufacturer. But, as Stanley itself will point out, only it has the rights to use that brand name. Evidence of previous criminality may be relevant to a matter in issue between the parties, particularly if it casts an innocent explanation (advanced as “good reason”) in a different light or rebutting it entirely. Evidence showing that a defendant is a member of a gang involved in drug and gun crime is admissible to rebut a defence that guns and drugs found in, for example, the defendant’s home, were left there by others. This should be considered particularly in cases where a defendant raises a defence of “good reason” or claims that he did not in fact have the knives in his possession. See the legal guidance on Decision Making in Gang Related Offences for more information. Pointed tip blades - These blades are ideal for materials that require puncturing to cut, such as fabrics, flexible plastics and drywalling.

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

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. Single use or reuseable - the plastic handled craft knife is for single use, where the blade tip can be snapped off after use and retracted. You can extend the blade for a fresh, sharp blade the next time you use it. The metal handled scalpels can be sold with a blade that can be resharpened, but more commonly with replacement blades that are sold separately. 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. 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.More information can be found in the legal guidance on Bad Character Evidence. The decision to charge Who’ll benefit from having a Stanley Hooked blade in their kit? Anyone who has to regularly cut sheet material such as floor coverings and plastic sheeting. Where a person uses an article offensively in a public place, the offensive use of the article is not conclusive of the question of whether he had it with him as an offensive weapon within section 1(1) PCA 1953. A person must knowingly have the item with them, with relevant considerations including the proximity between the person and the weapon, whether the weapon is immediately available to the person and the accessibility of the weapon. Having an article innocently will be converted into having the article guiltily if intent to use the article offensively is formed before the actual occasion to use violence has arisen. Once a person knowingly has an item with them, they continue to have it until they rid themselves of it. A person forgetting about an article does not negate them having it with them. Public place Scalpels and craft knives are a small sharp bladed instrument. The blades are usually made from steel but are also available in ceramic, titanium and diamond. They are available in single use plastic craft knives that can be disposed of after use or re-usable scalpel, that has a blade that requires sharpening after use or replaceable blades. 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.