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Section 17.
[F11E+W+SOffences under section 1 of the M1Criminal Damage Act 1971.]
Textual Amendments
F1Para. 1 substituted by Criminal Damage Act 1971 (c. 48), s. 11(7)
Marginal Citations
2E+W+SOffences under any of the following provisions of the Offences Against the M2Person Act 1861:—
sections 20 to 22 (inflicting bodily injury; garrotting; criminal use of stupefying drugs);
section 30 (laying explosive to building etc. );
section 32 (endangering railway passengers by tampering with track);
section 38 (assault with intent to commit felony or resist arrest);
section 47 (criminal assaults);
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2
Textual Amendments
F2Words repealed by Child Abduction Act 1984 (c. 37, SIF 39:4), s. 11(5)(c)
Marginal Citations
[F32AE+W+SOffences under Part I of the Child Abduction Act 1984 (abduction of children).]
Textual Amendments
[F43E+W+SOffences under such of the provisions of section 4 of the Vagrancy Act 1824 as are referred to in and amended by section 15 of the Prevention of Crimes Act 1871 and section 7 of the Penal Servitude Act 1891 (suspected persons and reputed thieves being abroad with criminal intent).]
Textual Amendments
F4Sch. 1 para. 3 repealed (E.W.) by Criminal Attempts Act 1981 (c. 47, SIF 39:1), s. 10, Sch. Pt. II
F54E+W+STheft, [F6robbery] burglary, blackmail and any offence under section 12(1) (taking of motor vehicle or other conveyance without owner’s consent) of the M3Theft Act 1968.
Textual Amendments
F5Para. 4 substituted by Theft Act 1968 (c.60) Sch. 2 Pt. III
F6Word in Sch. 1 para. 4 inserted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 168(1), Sch. 9 para. 8(a); S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Appendix A
Marginal Citations
5E+W+SOffences under [F7section 89(1) of the Police Act 1996] or section 41 of the M4Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (assaulting constable in execution of his duty).
Textual Amendments
F7Words in Sch. 1 para. 5 substituted (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 16, ss. 103, 104(1), Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 16
Marginal Citations
[F85AE+W+SAn offence under section 90(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1991 (assaulting prisoner custody officer).]
Textual Amendments
F8Sch. 1 paras. 5A, 5B inserted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 168(1), Sch. 9 para. 8(b); S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Appendix A
[F95BE+W+SAn offence under section 13(1) of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (assaulting secure training centre custody officer).]
Textual Amendments
F9Sch. 1 paras. 5A, 5B inserted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 168(1), Sch. 9 para. 8(b); S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Appendix A
Prospective
[F105CE+W+SAn offence under paragraph 4 of Schedule 11 to the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (assaulting a detainee custody officer).]
Textual Amendments
F10Sch. 1 para. 5C inserted (prosp.) by 1999 c. 33, ss. 169(1), 170(4), Sch. 14 paras. 34, 35
[F116E+W+SOffences under any of the following provisions of the Sexual Offences Act 2003—
(a)section 1 (rape);
(b)section 2 (assault by penetration);
(c)section 4 (causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent), where the activity caused involved penetration within subsection (4)(a) to (d) of that section;
(d)section 5 (rape of a child under 13);
(e)section 6 (assault of a child under 13 by penetration);
(f)section 8 (causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity), where an activity involving penetration within subsection (3)(a) to (d) of that section was caused;
(g)section 30 (sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice), where the touching involved penetration within subsection (3)(a) to (d) of that section;
(h)section 31 (causing or inciting a person, with a mental disorder impeding choice, to engage in sexual activity), where an activity involving penetration within subsection (3)(a) to (d) of that section was caused.]
Textual Amendments
F11Sch. 1 para. 6 substituted (1.5.2004) by Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42), s. 139, Sch. 6 para. 16; S.I. 2004/874, art. 2
7E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F12
Textual Amendments
F12Para. 7 repealed by Theft Act 1968 (c. 60), Sch. 2 Pt. III
8E+W+SAiding or abetting the commission of any offence specified in [F13paragraphs 1 to 6] of this Schedule.
Textual Amendments
F13Words substituted by Theft Act 1968 (c. 60), Sch. 2 Pt. III
9E+W+SAttempting to commit any offence so specified, . . . F14
Textual Amendments
F14Words repealed by Criminal Damage Act 1971 (c. 48), Sch. Pt. I
Sections 17, 18.
1E+W+SAbduction.
2E+W+SAdministration of drugs with intent to enable or assist the commission of a crime.
3E+W+SAssault.
4E+W+SHousebreaking with intent to steal.
5E+W+SMalicious mischief.
6E+W+SMobbing and rioting.
7E+W+SPerverting the course of justice.
8E+W+SPrison breaking and breaking into prison to rescue prisoners.
9E+W+SRape.
10E+W+SRobbery.
11E+W+STheft.
12E+W+SUse of threats with intent to extort money or property.
13E+W+SWilful fireraising and culpable and reckless fireraising.
[F1513AE+W+SOffences against section 57 of the Civil Government (Scotland) Act 1982]
Textual Amendments
F15Sch. 2 para. 13A substituted (S.) for paras. 14 and 15 by Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (c. 45, SIF 81:2), s. 137(2), Sch. 3 para. 2
Prospective
[F1613BE+W+SAn offence under paragraph 4 of Schedule 11 to the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (assaulting a detainee custody officer).]
Textual Amendments
F16Sch. 2 para. 13B inserted (prosp.) by 1999 c. 33, ss. 169(1), 170(4), Sch. 14 paras. 34, 36
[F1714E+W+SOffences against such of the provisions of section 4 of the M5Vagrancy Act 1824 as are extended to Scotland by section 15 of the M6Prevention of Crimes Act 1871.]
Textual Amendments
F17Sch. 2 para. 13A substituted (S.) for paras. 14 and 15 by Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (c. 45, SIF 81:2), s. 137(2), Sch. 3 para. 2
Marginal Citations
15E+W+SOffences against the third and fourth paragraphs of section 7 of the M7Prevention of Crimes Act 1871.
Marginal Citations
16E+W+SOffences against sections 2, 3 or 4 of the M8Explosive Substances Act 1883.
[F1817E+W+SOffences against section 175 of the M9Road Traffic Act 1972.]
Textual Amendments
F18Para. 17 substituted by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 7
Marginal Citations
18E+W+SOffences against section 41 of the M10Police (Scotland) Act 1967.
Marginal Citations
19E+W+SAttempt to commit any of the offences mentioned in this Schedule.
Section 21.
Textual Amendments
F19Words substituted by Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), s. 56(2), Sch. 9 Pt. II
1E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F20
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 3 Pt. I para. 1 repealed by Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 11 Pt. IV
2E+W+SNotice of the application, signed by the applicant or by his agent on his behalf and stating the general grounds of the application, shall be given by him to the [F21appropriate officer of the Crown Court] and also to the chief officer of police for the area in which the applicant resides.
Textual Amendments
F21Words substituted by virtue of Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 2
3E+W+SOn receiving notice of the application the [F22appropriate officer of the Crown Court] shall enter the application and give notice to the applicant, and to the chief officer of police to whom the notice of the application is required by paragraph 2 of this Schedule to be given, of the date, time and place fixed for the hearing; but the date shall not be less than twenty-one clear days after the date when the [F22appropriate officer of the Crown Court] received the notice of the application.
Textual Amendments
F22Words substituted by virtue of Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 2
4E+W+SThe applicant may at any time, not less than two clear days before the date fixed for the hearing, abandon his application by giving notice in writing to the [F23appropriate officer of the Crown Court] and to the chief officer of police; and if he does so the [F24Crown Court] (hereafter in this Schedule referred to as “the court”) may order the applicant to pay to the chief officer of police such costs as appear to it to be just and reasonable in respect of expenses properly incurred by him in connection with the application before notice of abandonment was given to him.
Textual Amendments
F23Words substituted by virtue of Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 2
F24Words substituted by Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), s. 56(2), Sch. 9 Pt. II
5E+W+SThe chief officer of police may appear and be heard on the hearing of the application.
6E+W+SThe court may from time to time adjourn the hearing of the application.
7E+W+SOn the determination of the application, the court may make such order as to payment of costs as it thinks fit, and may fix a sum to be paid by way of costs in lieu of directing a taxation thereof, and any costs ordered to be paid by the court may be recovered summarily as a civil debt and shall not be recoverable in any other manner:
Provided that the chief officer of police shall not under this paragraph be ordered to pay the costs of the applicant.
8E+W+SThe application shall be made to the sheriff within whose jurisdiction the applicant resides.
9E+W+SNot less than twenty-one days’ notice of the application shall be given to the chief officer of police for the area in which the applicant resides.
Section 40.
Textual Amendments
F25Sch. 4: Pt. 1 heading inserted (1.10.2007) by The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I. 2007/2605), rule 2(2)
X11SThe quantities and description of firearms and ammunition manufactured and the dates thereof.
Editorial Information
X1The insertion of the new Pt. 2 in Sch. 4 on 1.10.2007 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.
X22SThe quantities and description of firearms and ammunition purchased or acquired with the names and addresses of the sellers or transferors and the dates of the several transactions.
Editorial Information
X2The insertion of the new Pt. 2 in Sch. 4 on 1.10.2007 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.
X33SThe quantities and description of firearms and ammunition accepted for sale, repair, test, proof, cleaning, storage, destruction or other purpose, with the names and addresses of the transferors and the dates of the several transactions.
Editorial Information
X3The insertion of the new Pt. 2 in Sch. 4 on 1.10.2007 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.
X4[F264SThe quantities and description of firearms and ammunition sold or transferred with the names and addresses of the purchasers or transferees and (except in cases where the purchaser or transferee is a registered dealer) the areas in which the firearm certificates were issued, and the dates of the several transactions.]
Editorial Information
X4The insertion of the new Pt. 2 in Sch. 4 on 1.10.2007 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.
Textual Amendments
F26Sch. 4 para. 4 substituted by S.I. 1998/1941, rule 10(5)
X55SThe quantities and description of firearms and ammunition in possession for sale or transfer at the date of the last stocktaking or such other date in each year as may be specified in the register.
Editorial Information
X5The insertion of the new Pt. 2 in Sch. 4 on 1.10.2007 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.
Textual Amendments
F27Sch. 4 Pt. 2 inserted (1.10.2007) by The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I. 2007/2605), rule 2(3)
1E+W+SThe quantities and description of air weapons purchased or acquired with the names and addresses of the sellers or transferors and the dates of the several transactions.
2E+W+SThe quantities and description of air weapons sold or transferred with the names and addresses of the purchasers or transferees and the dates of the several transactions.
3E+W+SThe quantities and description of air weapons in possession for sale or transfer at the date of the last stocktaking or such other date in each year as may be specified in the register]
Section 44.
Nature of appeal | . . . F28 | Sheriff’s jurisdiction |
---|---|---|
1. Appeal under section [F2928A(6), 29(2), 30A(6), 30B(3) or 30C(2)] (against refusal to grant or renew, or to vary, or against revocation of, a certificate). | The sheriff within whose jurisdiction the appellant resides. | |
2. Appeal under section 34(5) by a person aggrieved by the refusal of a chief officer of police to register him as a firearms dealer. | The sheriff within whose jurisdiction there is situated any place of business in respect of which the appellant has applied to be registered. | |
3. Appeal under section 34(5) or 37(3) by a person aggrieved by the refusal of a chief officer of police to enter a place of business of his in the register. | The sheriff within whose jurisdiction there is situated the place of business to which the appeal relates. | |
4. Appeal under section 36(3) (against imposition or variation of condition, of registration, or refusal to vary or revoke such a condition). | The sheriff within whose jurisdiction is situated the appellant’s place of business in respect of which the condition is in force. | |
5. Appeal under section 38(7) by a person aggrieved by the removal of his name from the register. | The sheriff within whose jurisdiction there is situated any place of business in respect of which the appellant has been registered. | |
6. Appeal under section 38(7) by a person aggrieved by the removal from the register of a place of business of his. | The sheriff within whose jurisdiction is situated the place of business to which the appeal rela tes. |
Textual Amendments
F28Column repealed by Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 11 Pt. IV
F29Words in Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 1 substituted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 12; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
Textual Amendments
F30Words substituted by Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), s. 56(2), Sch. 9 Pt. I
1E+W+SNotice of an appeal, signed by the appellant or by his agent on his behalf and stating the general grounds of the appeal, shall be given by him to the [F31appropriate officer of the Crown Court] and also to the chief officer of police by whose decision the appellant is aggrieved.
Textual Amendments
F31Words substituted by virtue of Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 2
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
2E+W+SA notice of appeal shall be given within twenty-one days after the date on which the appellant has received notice of the decision of the chief officer of police by which he is aggrieved.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
3E+W+SOn receiving notice of an appeal the [F32appropriate officer of the Crown Court] shall enter the appeal and give notice to the appellant and to the chief officer of police to whom the notice of the appeal is required by paragraph 1 of this Part of this Schedule to be given, of the date, time and place fixed for the hearing.
Textual Amendments
F32Words substituted by virtue of Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 2
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
4E+W+SAn appellant may at any time, not less than two clear days before the date fixed for the hearing, abandon his appeal by giving notice in writing to the [F33appropriate officer of the Crown Court] and to the chief officer of police; . . . F34
Textual Amendments
F33Words substituted by virtue of Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 2
F34Words repealed by S.I. 1971/1292, Sch. 3
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
5E+W+SThe chief officer of police may appear and be heard on the hearing of an appeal.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
6E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F35
Textual Amendments
F35Sch. 5 Pt. II paras. 6, 8 repealed by S.I. 1971/1292, Sch. 3
7E+W+SOn the hearing of an appeal the court may either dismiss the appeal or give the chief officer of police such directions as it thinks fit as respects the certificate or register which is the subject of the appeal.
8E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F36
Textual Amendments
F36Sch. 5 Pt. II paras. 6, 8 repealed by S.I. 1971/1292, Sch. 3
Textual Amendments
F37Sch. 5 Pt. III inserted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 41(2); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I
1E+W+SAn appeal to the sheriff shall be by way of summary application.
2E+W+SAn application shall be made within 21 days after the date on which the appellant has received notice of the decision of the chief officer of police in respect of which the appeal is made.
3E+W+SOn the hearing of the appeal the sheriff may either dismiss the appeal or give the chief officer of police such directions as he thinks fit as respects the certificate or register which is the subject of the appeal.
4E+W+SThe decision of the sheriff on an appeal may be appealed only on a point of law.]
Section 51.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C7Sch. 6 Pt. I modified (1.11.1968) by S.I. 1968/1200, art. 3
Section of this Act creating offence | General nature of offence | Mode of prosecution | Punishment | Additional provisions |
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Section 1(1) ... | Possessing etc. firearm or ammunition without firearm certificate. | (a) Summary ... | 6 months or a fine of [F38£400]; or both. | |
(b) On indictment | (i) where the offence is committed in an aggravated form within the meaning of section 4(4) of this Act, [F397 years], or a fine; or both, | |||
(ii) in any other case, [F405 years]or a fine; or both. | Paragraph 1 of Part II of this Schedule applies. | |||
Section 1(2) ... | Non-compliance with condition of firearm certificate. | Summary ... ... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | Paragraph 1 of Part II of this Schedule applies. |
Section 2(1) ... | Possessing, etc., shot gun without shot gun certificate. | [F42(a) Summary.] | [F426 months or the statutory maximum or both.] | Paragraph 1 of Part II of this Schedule applies. |
[F42(b) On indictment.] | [F42[F435 years] or a fine; or both.] | |||
Section 2(2) ... | Non-compliance with condition of shot gun certificate. | Summary... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | Paragraph 1 of Part II of this Schedule applies. |
Section 3(1) ... | Trading in firearms without being registered as firearms dealer. | (a) Summary ... | 6 months or a fine of [F38£400]; or both. | |
(b) On indictment | [F445 years] or a fine; or both. | |||
Section 3(2) ... | Selling firearm to person without a certificate. | (a) Summary ... | 6 months or a fine of [F38£400]; or both. | |
(b) On indictment | [F455 years] or a fine; or both. | |||
Section 3(3) ... | Repairing, testing etc. firearm for person without a certificate. | (a) Summary ... | 6 months or a fine of [F38£400]; or both. | |
(b) On indictment | [F465 years] or a fine; or both. | |||
Section 3(5) ... | Falsifying certificate, etc., with view to acquisition of firearm. | (a) Summary ... | 6 months or a fine of [F38£400]; or both. | |
(b) On indictment | [F475 years] or [F48a fine]; or both. | |||
Section 3(6) ... | Pawnbroker taking firearm in pawn. | Summary ... ... | 3 months or a fine of [F41level 3 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
Section 4(1)(3) | Shortening a shot gun; conversion of firearms. | (a) Summary... | 6 months or a fine of [F38£400]; or both. | |
(b) On indictment | [F497 years] or a fine; or both. | |||
[F50Section 5(1)(a), (ab), (aba), (ac), (ad), (ae), (af) or (c) | Possessing or distributing prohibited weapons or ammunition. | On indictment | 10 years or a fine, or both. | |
Section 5(1)(b) | Possessing or distributing prohibited weapon designed for discharge of noxious liquid etc. | (a) Summary (b) On indictment | 6 months or a fine of the statutory maximum, or both. 10 years or a fine or both. | |
Section 5(1A)(a) | Possessing or distributing firearm disguised as other object. | On indictment | 10 years or a fine, or both. | |
Section 5(1A)(b), (c), (d), (e), (f) or (g) | Possessing or distributing other prohibited weapons. | (a) Summary (b) On indictment | 6 months or a fine of the statutory maximum, or both. 10 years or a fine, or both.] | |
Section 5(5) ... | Non-compliance with condition ofDefence Council authority. | Summary ... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
Section 5(6) ... | Non - compliance with requirements to surrender authority to possess, etc., prohibited weapon or ammunition. | Summary ... ... | A fine of [F41level 3 on the standard scale]. | |
Section 6(3) ... | Contravention of order under s. 6 (or corresponding Northern Irish order) restricting removal of arms. | Summary ... ... | 3 months or, for each firearm or parcel of ammunition in respect of which the offence is committed, a fine of [F41level 3 on the standard scale]; or both. | Paragraph 2 of Part II of this Schedule applies. |
Section 7(2) ... | Making false statement in order to obtain police permit. | Summary ... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
Section 9(3) ... | Making false statement in order to obtain permit for auction of firearms, etc. | [F51Summary] | [F516 months or a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale; o r both.] | |
Section 13(2) ... | Making false statement in order to obtain permit for removal of signalling apparatus. | Summary. ... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
Section 16 ... | Possession of firearm with intent to endanger life or injure property. | On indictment ... | [F52life imprisonment] or a fine; or . . . F53b oth. | |
[F54Section 16A] | [F54Possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.] | [F54On indictment] | [F5410 years or a fine; or both.] | |
F54Section 17(1) ... | Use of firearms to resist arrest. | On indictment ... | [F52life imprisonment] or a fine; or, . . . F53 both. | Paragraphs 3 to 5 of Part II of this Schedule apply. |
Section 17(2) ... | Possessing firearm while committing an offence specified in Schedule 1 or, in Scotland, an offence specified in Schedule 2. | On indictment ... | [F55Life imprisonment] or a fine; or . . . F53 both. | Paragraphs 3 and 6 of Part II of this Schedule apply. |
Section 18(1) ... | Carrying firearms or imitation firearm with intent commit indictable offence (or, in Scotland, an offence specified in Schedule 2) or to resist arrest. | On indictment ... | [F55Life imprisonment] or a fine; or, . . . F53 b oth. | |
Section 19 ... | Carrying [F56firearm or imitation firearm] in public place. | (a) Summary... [F57except if the firearm is a firearm specified in section 5(1)(a), (ab), (aba), (ac), (ad), (ae) or (af) or section 5(1A)(a) of this Act.] | 6 months or a fine of [F38£400]; or both. | |
(b) On indictment (but not F58. . . if the firearm is an air weapon). | [F597 years.]or a fine; or both. | |||
Section 20(1) ... | Trespassing with firearm [F60or imitation firearm] in a building. | (a) Summary ... [F57except if the firearm is a firearm specified in section 5(1)(a), (ab), (aba), (ac), (ad), (ae) or (af) or section 5(1A)(a) of this Act.] | 6 months or a fine of [F38£400]; or both. | |
(b) On indictment (but not [F60in the case of an imitation firearm or] if the firearm is an air weapon). | [F617 years]or a fine; or both. | |||
Section 20(2) ... | Trespassing with firearm [F62or imitation firearm] on land. | Summary ... ... | 3 months or a fine of [F41level 4 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
Section 21(4) ... | Contravention of provisions denying firearms to ex-prisoners and the like. | (a) Summary ... | 6 months or a fine of [F38£400]; or both. | |
(b) On indictment | [F635 years] or a fine; or both. | |||
Section 21(5) ... | Supplying firearms to person denied them under section 21. | (a) Summary ... | 6 months or a fine of [F38£400]; or both. | |
(b) On indictment | [F645 years] or a fine; or both. | |||
[F65Section 21A | Person making improper use of air weapon | Summary | A fine of level 3 on the standard scale | Paragraphs 7 and 8 of Pt II of this Schedule apply.] |
Section 22(1) ... | Person under 17 acquiring firearm [F66or person under 18 acquiring air weapon]. | Summary ... ... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
F67Section 22(1A).. | Person under 18 using certificated firearm for unauthorised purpose. | Summary... | 3 months or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale; or both. | |
Section 22(2) ... | Person under 14 having firearm in his possession without lawful authority. | Summary ... ... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
Section 22(3) ... | Person under 15 having with him a shot gun without adult supervision. | Summary ... ... | A fine of [F41level 3 on the standard scale] | Paragraph 8 of Part II of this Schedule applies. |
Section 22(4) ... | Person under [F6818] having with him an air weapon or ammunition therefor. | Summary ... ... | A fine of [F41level 3 on the standard s cale] | Paragraphs 7 and 8 of Part II of this Schedule apply. |
F69. . . | F69. . . | F69. . . | F69. . . | F69. . . |
Section 23(1) ... | [F70Person supervising a person under 18 and allowing him to make improper use of air weapon] | Summary ... ... | A fine of [F41level 3 on the standard s cale] | Paragraphs 7 and 8 of Part II of this Schedule apply. |
F71. . . | F71. . . | F71. . . | F71. . . | F71. . . |
Section 24(1) ... | Selling or letting on hire a firearm to person under 17 [F72or an air weapon to a person under 18]. | Summary ... ... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
Section 24(2) ... | Supplying firearm or ammunition (being of a kind to which section 1 of this Act applies) to person under 14. | Summary ... ... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
Section 24(3) ... | Making gift of shot gun to person under 15. | Summary ... ... | A fine of [F41level 3 on the standard scale] | Paragraph 9 of Part II of this Schedule applies. |
Section 24(4) ... | Supplying air weapon to person under [F7318] . | Summary ... ... | A fine of [F41level 3 on the standard scale] | Paragraphs 7 and 8 of Part II of this Schedule apply. |
[F74Section 24A(1) or (2) | Acquisition by a minor of an imitation firearm and supplying him. | Summary | In England and Wales, 51 weeks or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale, or both. In Scotland, 6 months, or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale, or both.] | |
Section 25 ... | Supplying firearm to person drunk or insane. | Summary ... ... | 3 months or a fine of [F41level 3 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
[F75Section 28A(7)] ... | Making false statement in order to procure grant or renewal of a firearm or shot gun certificate. | Summary ... ... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
Section 29(3) ... | Making false statement in order to procure variation of a firearm certificate. | Summary ... ... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
[F76Section 30D(3)]... | Failing to surrender certificate on revocation. | Summary ... ... | A fine of [F41level 3 on the standard s cale]. | |
[F77Section 32B(5).. | Failure to surrender expired European firearms pass | Summary... | A fine of level 3 on the standard scale. | |
F78Section 32C(6).. | Failure to produce European firearms pass or Article 7 authority for variation or cancellation etc.; failure to notify loss or theft of firearm identified in pass or to produce pass for endorsement. | Summary | 3 months or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale; or both] | |
Section 38(8) ... | Failure to surrender certificate of registration [F79or register of transactions] on removal of firearms dealer’s name from from register. | Summary ... ... | A fine of [F41level 3 on the standard s cale]. | |
Section 39(1) ... | Making false statement in order to secure registration or entry in register of a place of business. | Summary ... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
Section 39(2) ... | Registered firearms dealer having place of business not entered in the register. | Summary ... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
Section 39(3) ... | Non-compliance with condition of registration. | Summary ... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
Section 40(5) ... | Non-compliance by firearms dealer with provivisions as to register of transactions; making false entry in register. | Summary ... | 6 months or a fine of [F41level 5 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
F80. . . | F80. . . | F80. . . | F80. . . | |
F80. . . | F80. . . | |||
[F81Section 42A... | Failure to report transaction authorised by visitor’s shot gun permit. | Summary... | 3 months or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale; or both.] | |
[F82Section 46.] | [F82Obstructing constable or civilian officer in exercise of search powers.] | [F82Summary.] | [F826 months or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale; or both.] | |
F82Section 47(2) ... | Failure to hand over firearm or ammunition on demand by constable. | Summary ... | 3 months or a fine of [F41level 4 on the standard scale]; or both. | |
Section 48(3) ... | Failure to comply with requirement of a constable that a person shall declare his name and address. | Summary ... ... | A fine of [F41level 3 on the standard scale]. | |
[F83Section 48(4).. | Failure to produce firearms pass issued in another member State. | Summary... | A fine of level 3 on the standard scale.] | |
Section 49(3) ... | Failure to give constable facilities for examination of firearms in transit, or to produce papers. | Summary ... ... | 3 months or, for each firearm or parcel of ammunition in respect of which the offence is committed, a fine of [F41level 3 on the standard scale]; or both. | Paragraph 2 of Part II of this Schedule applies. |
Section 52(2)(c) | Failure to surrender firearm or shot gun certificate cancelled by court on conviction. | A fine of [F41level 3 on the standard scale]. |
Textual Amendments
F38Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71), ss. 28(1)(5), 66(7)(a)
F39Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 1(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F40Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 1(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F41Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), ss. 289F, 289G
F42Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), ss. 44(2)(4), 123(6), Sch. 8 para. 16
F43Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 2(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F44Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 3(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F45Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 3(2) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F46Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 3(3) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F47Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 3(5) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F48Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71), ss. 28(1)(4), 66(7)(a)
F49Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 4(1)(3) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F50Sch. 6 Pt. 1: entries relating to s. 5(1)(1A) substituted (22.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 288, 336; S.I. 2004/81, art. 3(2)(b)
F51Words substituted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 23(7)
F52Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71), ss. 28(1)(2), 66(7)(a)
F53Words repealed by Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71), ss. 28(6), 66(7)(a), Sch. 6 Pt. II
F54Sch. 6 Pt. I: entry relating to s. 16A inserted (21.9.1994) by 1994 c. 31, ss. 1(2), 4(2) (with s. 4(3))
F55Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), ss. 44(3)(4), 123(6), Sch. 8 para. 16
F56Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 2 of entry relating to s. 19 substituted (20.1.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (2003 c. 38), ss. 37(2)(a), 93; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 2(c)(i)
F57Sch. 6 Pt. I: words inserted (6.4.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 30(4), 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, art. 2(d)
F58Sch. 6 Pt I: words omitted (1.10.2007) by virtue Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 41(1)(a), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2518, art. 2
F59Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 3 of entry relating to s. 19 substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), ss. 157(3)(9), 172(2), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F60Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in entry relating to s. 20(1) inserted (21.9.1994) by 1994 c. 31, ss. 2(3)(a), 4(2) (with s. 4(3))
F61Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 20(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F62Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in entry relating to s. 20(2) inserted (21.9.1994) by 1994 c. 31, ss. 2(3)(b), 4(2) (with s. 4(3))
F63Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 21(4) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F64Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 21(5) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F65Sch 6 Pt I: entry inserted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 34(4), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(d)
F66Sch. 6 Pt I: words in entry inserted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 33(6)(a), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(c)
F67Sch. 6 Pt. I: the entry relating to s. 22(1A) inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/2823, reg. 4(4).
F68Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in entry substituted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 33(6)(b), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(c)
F69Sch. 6 Pt. I: entry relating to s. 22(5) repealed (20.1.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss.38(5)(b), 92, 93, Sch. 3; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 2(c)(ii)(g)(ii)(a)
F70Sch. 6 Pt I: words in entry substituted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 34(5), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(d)
F71Sch. 6 Pt I: entry repealed (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 65, 66(2), Sch. 5; S.I. 2007/2180, art. 4(f)(i)
F72Sch. 6 Pt I: words in entry inserted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 33(6)(c), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(c)
F73Sch. 6 Pt. I: word in entry substituted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 33(6)(d), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(c)
F74Sch. 6 Pt I: entry inserted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 40(2), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(i)
F75Sch. 6 Pt. I: words "Section 28A(7)" substituted for the words "Section 26(5)" (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 4(2); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I
F76Sch. 6 Pt. I: words "Section 30D(3)" substituted for words "Section 30(4)" (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 14; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I
F77Sch. 6 Pt. I: the entry relating to s. 32B(5) inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/2823, reg. 5(3).
F78Sch. 6 Pt. I: the entry relating to s. 32C(6) inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/2823, reg. 5(3).
F79Words inserted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 14(1)
F80Sch. 6 Pt. I: entry relating to s. 42 repealed (1.10.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(c), Sch. Pt. II
F81Sch. 6 Pt. I: the entry relating to s. 42A inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/2823, reg. 6(3).
F82Sch. 6 Pt. I: entry relating to s. 46 inserted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 43(3); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I
F83Sch. 6 Pt. I: the entry relating to s. 48(4) inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/2823, reg. 7(5).
1E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F84
Textual Amendments
2E+W+SIn the case of an offence against section 6(3) or 49(3) of this Act, the court before which the offender is convicted may, if the offender is the owner of the firearms or ammunition, make such order as to the forfeiture of the firearms or ammunition as the court thinks fit.
[F853(1)Where in England or Wales a person who has attained the age of seventeen is charged before a magistrates’ court with an offence triable either way listed in [F86Schedule 1 to the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980] (“the listed offence”) and is also charged before that court with an offence under section 17(1) or (2) of this Act, the following provisions of this paragraph shall apply.E+W+S
(2)Subject to the following sub-paragraph the court shall proceed as if the listed offence were triable only on indictment and [F87sections 18 to 23 of the said Act of 1980] (procedure for determining mode of trial of offences triable either way) shall not apply in relation to that offence.
(3)If the court determines not to commit the accused for trial in respect of the offence under section 17(1) or (2), or if proceedings before the court for that offence are otherwise discontinued, the preceding sub-paragraph shall cease to apply as from the time when this occurs and—
(a)if at that time the court has not yet begun to inquire into the listed offence as examining justices, the court shall, in the case of the listed offence, proceed in the ordinary way in accordance with [F88the said sections 18 to 23]; but
(b)if at that time the court has begun so to inquire into the listed offence, those sections shall continue not to apply and the court shall proceed with its inquiry into that offence as examining justices, but shall have power in accordance with [F88section 25(3) and (4) of the said Act of 1980] to change to summary trial with the accused’s consent.]
Textual Amendments
F85Para. 3 substituted by Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45), Sch. 12
F86Words substituted by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), s. 154, Sch. 7 para. 73(a)
F87Words substituted by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), s. 154, Sch. 7 para. 73(b>)
F88Words substituted by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), s. 154, Sch. 7 para. 73(c)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C8Sch. 6 Pt. II para. 3(1) extended (E.W.) by Criminal Attempts Act 1981 (c. 47, SIF 39:1), s. 7(2)
4E+W+SWhere a person commits an offence under section 17(1) of this Act in respect of the lawful arrest or detention of himself for any other offence committed by him, he shall be liable to the penalty provided by Part I of this Schedule in addition to any penalty to which he may be sentenced for the other offence.
5E+W+SIf on the trial of a person for an offence under section 17(1) of this Act the jury are not satisfied that he is guilty of that offence but are satisfied that he is guilty of an offence under section 17(2), the jury may find him guilty of the offence under section 17(2) and he shall then be punishable accordingly.
6E+W+SThe punishment to which a person is liable for an offence under section 17(2) of this Act shall be in addition to any punishment to which he may be liable for the offence first referred to in section 17(2).
7E+W+SThe court by which a person is convicted of an offence under section [F8921A,][F9022(4), 23(1) F91. . . ] or 24(4) of this Act may make such order as it thinks fit as to the forfeiture or disposal of the air weapon or ammunition in respect of which the offence was committed.
Textual Amendments
F89Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 2 para. 7 inserted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), s. 34(6)(a), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(d)
F90Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 2 para. 7 substituted (20.1.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss.38(6)(a), 93; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 2(c)(ii)
F91Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 2 para. 7 repealed (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), s. 65, 66(2), Sch. 5; S.I. 2007/2180, art. 4(f)(i)
8E+W+SThe court by which a person is convicted of an offence under section [F9221A,][F9322(3) or (4), 23(1) F94. . . ] or 24(4) may make such order as it thinks fit as to the forfeiture or disposal of any firearm or ammunition found in his possession.
Textual Amendments
F92Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 2 para. 8 inserted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 34(6)(b), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(d)
F93Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 2 para. 8 substituted (20.1.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 38(6)(b), 93; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 2(c)(ii)
F94Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 2 para. 8 repealed (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 65, 66(2), Sch. 5; S.I. 2007/2180, art. 4(f)(i)
9E+W+SThe court by which a person is convicted of an offence under section 24(3) of this Act may make such order as it thinks fit as to the forfeiture or disposal of the shot gun or ammunition in respect of which the offence was committed.
Section 59.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C9The text of s. 59(1) and Sch. 7 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
Chapter | Short Title | Extent of Repeal |
---|---|---|
1 Edw. 8&1 Geo. 6. c. 12. | The Firearms Act 1937. | The whole Act. |
11&12 Geo. 6. c. 58. | The Criminal Justice Act 1948. | In Schedule 9, the entry relating to the Firearms Act 1937. |
12, 13&14 Geo. 6. c. 94. | The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1949. | In Schedule 11, the entry relating to the Firearms Act 1937. |
15&16 Geo. 6&1 Eliz. 2. c. 55. | The Magistrate Courts Act 1952. | In Schedule 5, the entry relating to section 23(4) of the Firearms Act 1937. |
15&16 Geo. 6&1 Eliz. 2. c. 52. | The Prison Act 1952. | In Schedule 3, the entry relating to section 21(2) of the Firearms Act 1937. |
15&16 Geo. 6&1 Eliz. 2. c. 61. | The Prison (Scotland) Act 1952. | In Schedule 3, the entry relating to section 21(2) of the Firearms Act 1937. |
4&5 Eliz. 2. c. 69. | The Sexual Offences Act 1956. | In Schedule 3, the entry relating to the Firearms Act 1937. |
10&11 Eliz. 2. c. 49. | The Air Guns and Shot Guns, etc. Act 1962. | The whole Act. |
1964 c. 48 | The Police Act 1964. | In Schedule 9, the entry relating to the Firearms Act 1937. |
1965 c. 44. | The Firearms Act 1965. | The whole Act. |
1966 c. 42. | The Local Government Act 1966. | In Part II of Schedule 3, the entry (numbered 19) relating to the Firearms Act 1937. |
1966 c. 51. | The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1966. | In Part II of Schedule 4, the entry (numbered 17) relating to the Firearms Act 1937. |
1967 c. 77. | The Police (Scotland) Act 1967. | In Schedule 4, the entry relating to the Firearms Act 1937. |
1967 c. 80. | The Criminal Justice Act 1967. | Part V (that is to say, sections 85 to 88). |
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