http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/27/schedule/2/paragraph/8Firearms Act 1968An Act to consolidate the Firearms Acts 1937 and 1965, the Air Guns and Shot Guns, etc. , Act 1962, Part V of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 and certain enactments amending the Firearms Act 1937.1978-08-31texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-06-19Expert Participation2023-02-07 SCHEDULESSCHEDULE 2 Offences to which sections 17(2) and 18 apply in Scotland Common Law Offences8Prison breaking and breaking into prison to rescue prisoners.
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