Part 2Weapons etc.

Knives, etc.

I142Increase of maximum sentences for offences of having knives etc.

1

In each of the following provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33), for “two” substitute “ four ”

a

section 139(6)(b) (maximum penalty for offence of having knife etc. in public place);

b

section 139A(5)(a)(ii) (maximum penalty for offence of having knife etc. or offensive weapon on school premises).

2

This section applies only to offences committed after the commencement of this section.