Part 2Public order etc.
Chapter 3Other provisions
Offensive weapons
74Amendment of requirements for exercise of certain powers of arrest
1
The Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 39) is amended as follows.
2
In section 47(3) (power of constable to arrest without warrant person suspected of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place)—
a
after “believe” where first occurring there is inserted “to have committed or”; and
b
the words from “if” to the end are repealed.
3
In section 48(3) (power of constable to arrest without warrant person suspected of obstructing search for offensive weapon), after “committed” there is inserted “or is committing”.
4
In section 50(3) (power of constable to arrest without warrant person suspected of contravening section 49(1) or 49A(1) or (2)), the following provisions are repealed—
a
paragraph (a) and the words “and the constable” immediately preceding it; and
b
paragraph (b).