Increase of maximum sentence for possessing an imitation firearmN.I.
9(1)In the entry in Schedule 5 to the Firearms Order relating to Article 61(1) of that Order (mode of trial and punishment of possession of firearm or imitation firearm in a public place)—N.I.
(a)in paragraph (b) of column 3 (offence to be triable on indictment except in the case of an imitation firearm or air gun), omit the words “ in the case of an imitation firearm or ”; and
(b)in column 4, for “10 years or a fine or both” substitute “ If the offence is committed in respect of an imitation firearm, 12 months or a fine, or both; in any other case, 10 years or a fine, or both. ”
(2)This paragraph applies only to offences committed after the commencement of this paragraph.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 1.10.2007 by S.I. 2007/2518, art. 3(b)