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Firearms Act 1968

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Section 17, 18.

SCHEDULE 2Offences to which sections 17(2) and 18 apply in Scotland

Common Law Offences

1Abduction.

2Administration of drugs with intent to enable or assist the commission of a crime.

3Assault.

4Housebreaking with intent to steal.

5Malicious mischief.

6Mobbing and rioting.

7Perverting the course of justice.

8Prison breaking and breaking into prison to rescue prisoners.

9Rape.

10Robbery.

11Theft.

12Use of threats with intent to extort money or property.

13Wilful fireraising and culpable and reckless fireraising.

Statutory Offences

14Offences against such of the provisions of section 4 of the [1824 c. 83.] Vagrancy Act 1824 as are extended to Scotland by section 15 of the [1871 c. 112.] Prevention of Crimes Act 1871.

15Offences against the third and fourth paragraphs of section 7 of the Prevention of Crimes Act 1871.

16Offences against sections 2, 3 or 4 of the [1883 c. 3.] Explosive Substances Act 1883.

17Offences against section 217 of the [1960 c. 16.] Road Traffic Act 1960.

18Offences against section 41 of the [1967 c. 77.] Police (Scotland) Act 1967.

Attempts

19Attempt to commit any of the offences mentioned in this Schedule.

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