Knives

Legal Guidance, Violent crime

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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Further reading

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Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018

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Offensive Weapons, Knives, Bladed and Pointed Articles

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