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The Code for Crown Prosecutors

The Code for Crown Prosecutors is a public document, issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions that sets out the general principles Crown Prosecutors should follow when they make decisions on cases.

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Prosecution guidance

This guidance assists our prosecutors when they are making decisions about cases. It is regularly updated to reflect changes in law and practice.

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Offensive Weapons, Knives, Bladed and Pointed Articles
Prosecutors should recognise that carrying an offensive weapon, or a knife, or a bladed/pointed article is a serious offence. The unlawful provision and possession of all weapons encourages violence and can cause serious injury and death in addition to facilitating other criminal offences.
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Offensive Weapons, Knife Crime Practical Guidance

This guidance will shortly be updated in light of the commencement of various provisions of the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 coming into force on 14 July 2021.

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