Prospective
The Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27)U.K.
34U.K.The Firearms Act 1968 is amended as follows.
35U.K.In Schedule 1 (offences for which there is an additional penalty if committed when in possession of a firearm), after paragraph 5B insert—
“5C. An offence under paragraph 4 of Schedule 11 to the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (assaulting a detainee custody officer).”
36U.K.In Schedule 2 (which lists corresponding Scottish offences), after paragraph 13A insert—
“13B. An offence under paragraph 4 of Schedule 11 to the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (assaulting a detainee custody officer).”