Ancillary Orders Consultation
Forfeiture of offensive weapons
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Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of outcomes for different groups in the criminal justice system. It provides guidance which sentencers are encouraged to take into account wherever applicable, to ensure that there is fairness for all involved in court proceedings. |
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May be made by |
A magistrates' court or the Crown Court |
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Relevant legislation |
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Availability |
Where an offender has been convicted of an offence under section 1(1) the court may make an order for the forfeiture or disposal of any weapon in respect of which the offence was committed. NB for bladed article offences see deprivation of property order. |
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Sentencing guidelines that will include a drop down of this guidance:
- Bladed articles and offensive weapons - having in a public place
- Bladed articles and offensive weapons – threats