by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Feb 29, 2024 | Illegal Weapons
The latest government statistics give an interesting insight into the continuing prevalence of knife crime in England & Wales. The year-end figure for all knife offences shows a 2% decrease in offending, but this still represents an increase of 17% compared to a...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Nov 29, 2023 | Illegal Weapons
The Firearms Act 2023 has received Royal Assent and when brought in to force, will introduce a number of regulatory and criminal law reforms. Miniature Rifle Ranges There is an exemption in firearms law (section 11(4) of the Firearms Act 1968) which allows a person to...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Aug 6, 2021 | Illegal Weapons
Possession of an offensive weapon is an offence if it is in public and without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. A weapon can be offensive as a matter of course (it is made for use of causing injury), adapted for such a purpose, or not adapted but carried with...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jun 17, 2021 | Illegal Weapons
A new draft sentencing guideline for the offence of importing prohibited or restricted firearms has been published for consultation. There are no current guidelines in respect of these offences, although there are eight current guidelines for offences under the...
by Levy Solicitors | Nov 29, 2020 | Illegal Weapons
Firearms A firearms consultation has been launched this week to seek views on enhanced security for powerful rifles, introducing licensing controls on miniature rifle ranges, and tougher controls on ammunition. Why is a consultation taking place? There have already...
by Levy Solicitors | Nov 11, 2017 | Illegal Weapons
Gun Amnesty A two-week gun amnesty begins today in the United Kingdom. During this time, folks will be able to safely dispose of firearms and ammo with “no questions asked.” Who are the police reaching out to? The amnesty is aimed at two types of people:...
