SCHEDULES

Section 51.

SCHEDULE 6E+W+S Prosecution and Punishment of Offences

Part IE+W+S Table of Punishments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Sch. 6 Pt. I modified (1.11.1968) by S.I. 1968/1200, art. 3

Section of this Act creating offence	General nature of offence	Mode of prosecution	Punishment	Additional provisions
Section 1(1) ...	Possessing etc. firearm or ammunition without firearm certificate.	(a) Summary ...	6 months or a fine of [F1£400]; or both.
		(b) On indictment	(i) where the offence is committed in an aggravated form within the meaning of section 4(4) of this Act, [F27 years], or a fine; or both,
			(ii) in any other case, [F35 years]or a fine; or both.	Paragraph 1 of Part II of this Schedule applies.
Section 1(2) ...	Non-compliance with condition of firearm certificate.	Summary ... ...	6 months or a fine of [F4level 5 on the standard scale]; or both.	Paragraph 1 of Part II of this Schedule applies.
Section 2(1) ...	Possessing, etc., shot gun without shot gun certificate.	[F5(a) Summary.]	[F56 months or the statutory maximum or both.]	Paragraph 1 of Part II of this Schedule applies.
		[F5(b) On indictment.]	[F5[F65 years] or a fine; or both.]
Section 2(2) ...	Non-compliance with condition of shot gun certificate.	Summary...	6 months or a fine of [F4level 5 on the standard scale]; or both.	Paragraph 1 of Part II of this Schedule applies.
Section 3(1) ...	Trading in firearms without being registered as firearms dealer.	(a) Summary ...	6 months or a fine of [F1£400]; or both.
		(b) On indictment	[F75 years] or a fine; or both.
Section 3(2) ...	Selling firearm to person without a certificate.	(a) Summary ...	6 months or a fine of [F1£400]; or both.
		(b) On indictment	[F85 years] or a fine; or both.
Section 3(3) ...	Repairing, testing etc. firearm for person without a certificate.	(a) Summary ...	6 months or a fine of [F1£400]; or both.
		(b) On indictment	[F95 years] or a fine; or both.
Section 3(5) ...	Falsifying certificate, etc., with view to acquisition of firearm.	(a) Summary ...	6 months or a fine of [F1£400]; or both.
		(b) On indictment	[F105 years] or [F11a fine]; or both.
Section 3(6) ...	Pawnbroker taking firearm in pawn.	Summary ... ...	3 months or a fine of [F4level 3 on the standard scale]; or both.
Section 4(1)(3)	Shortening a shot gun; conversion of firearms.	(a) Summary...	6 months or a fine of [F1£400]; or both.
		(b) On indictment	[F127 years] or a fine; or both.
[F13Section 5(1)(a), (ab), (aba), (ac), (ad), (ae), (af) or (c)	Possessing or distributing prohibited weapons or ammunition.	On indictment	10 years or a fine, or both.
Section 5(1)(b)	Possessing or distributing prohibited weapon designed for discharge of noxious liquid etc.	(a) Summary (b) On indictment	6 months or a fine of the statutory maximum, or both. 10 years or a fine or both.
Section 5(1A)(a)	Possessing or distributing firearm disguised as other object.	On indictment	10 years or a fine, or both.
Section 5(1A)(b), (c), (d), (e), (f) or (g)	Possessing or distributing other prohibited weapons.	(a) Summary (b) On indictment	6 months or a fine of the statutory maximum, or both. 10 years or a fine, or both.]
Section 5(5) ...	Non-compliance with condition ofDefence Council authority.	Summary ...	6 months or a fine of [F4level 5 on the standard scale]; or both.
Section 5(6) ...	Non - compliance with requirements to surrender authority to possess, etc., prohibited weapon or ammunition.	Summary ... ...	A fine of [F4level 3 on the standard scale].
Section 6(3) ...	Contravention of order under s. 6 (or corresponding Northern Irish order) restricting removal of arms.	Summary ... ...	3 months or, for each firearm or parcel of ammunition in respect of which the offence is committed, a fine of [F4level 3 on the standard scale]; or both.	Paragraph 2 of Part II of this Schedule applies.
Section 7(2) ...	Making false statement in order to obtain police permit.	Summary ...	6 months or a fine of [F4level 5 on the standard scale]; or both.
Section 9(3) ...	Making false statement in order to obtain permit for auction of firearms, etc.	[F14Summary]	[F146 months or a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale; o r both.]
Section 13(2) ...	Making false statement in order to obtain permit for removal of signalling apparatus.	Summary. ...	6 months or a fine of [F4level 5 on the standard scale]; or both.
Section 16 ...	Possession of firearm with intent to endanger life or injure property.	On indictment ...	[F15life imprisonment] or a fine; or . . . F16b oth.
[F17Section 16A]	[F17Possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.]	[F17On indictment]	[F1710 years or a fine; or both.]
F17Section 17(1) ...	Use of firearms to resist arrest.	On indictment ...	[F15life imprisonment] or a fine; or, . . . F16 both.	Paragraphs 3 to 5 of Part II of this Schedule apply.
Section 17(2) ...	Possessing firearm while committing an offence specified in Schedule 1 or, in Scotland, an offence specified in Schedule 2.	On indictment ...	[F18Life imprisonment] or a fine; or . . . F16 both.	Paragraphs 3 and 6 of Part II of this Schedule apply.
Section 18(1) ...	Carrying firearms or imitation firearm with intent commit indictable offence (or, in Scotland, an offence specified in Schedule 2) or to resist arrest.	On indictment ...	[F18Life imprisonment] or a fine; or, . . . F16 b oth.
Section 19 ...	Carrying [F19firearm or imitation firearm] in public place.	(a) Summary... [F20except if the firearm is a firearm specified in section 5(1)(a), (ab), (aba), (ac), (ad), (ae) or (af) or section 5(1A)(a) of this Act.]	6 months or a fine of [F1£400]; or both.
		(b) On indictment (but not F21. . . if the firearm is an air weapon).	[F227 years.]or a fine; or both.
Section 20(1) ...	Trespassing with firearm [F23or imitation firearm] in a building.	(a) Summary ... [F20except if the firearm is a firearm specified in section 5(1)(a), (ab), (aba), (ac), (ad), (ae) or (af) or section 5(1A)(a) of this Act.]	6 months or a fine of [F1£400]; or both.
		(b) On indictment (but not [F23in the case of an imitation firearm or] if the firearm is an air weapon).	[F247 years]or a fine; or both.
Section 20(2) ...	Trespassing with firearm [F25or imitation firearm] on land.	Summary ... ...	3 months or a fine of [F4level 4 on the standard scale]; or both.
Section 21(4) ...	Contravention of provisions denying firearms to ex-prisoners and the like.	(a) Summary ...	6 months or a fine of [F1£400]; or both.
		(b) On indictment	[F265 years] or a fine; or both.
Section 21(5) ...	Supplying firearms to person denied them under section 21.	(a) Summary ...	6 months or a fine of [F1£400]; or both.
		(b) On indictment	[F275 years] or a fine; or both.
[F28Section 21A	Person making improper use of air weapon	Summary	A fine of level 3 on the standard scale	Paragraphs 7 and 8 of Pt II of this Schedule apply.]
[F29Section 22(1)	Person under 18 acquiring firearm	Summary	(i) where the offence is committed by a person aged 17 in relation to a firearm other than an air weapon or ammunition other than ammunition for an air weapon, 3 months or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale; or both;
			(ii) in any other case, 6 months or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale; or both.]
F30Section 22(1A)..	Person under 18 using certificated firearm for unauthorised purpose.	Summary...	3 months or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale; or both.
Section 22(2) ...	Person under 14 having firearm in his possession without lawful authority.	Summary ... ...	6 months or a fine of [F4level 5 on the standard scale]; or both.
Section 22(3) ...	Person under 15 having with him a shot gun without adult supervision.	Summary ... ...	A fine of [F4level 3 on the standard scale]	Paragraph 8 of Part II of this Schedule applies.
Section 22(4) ...	Person under [F3118] having with him an air weapon or ammunition therefor.	Summary ... ...	A fine of [F4level 3 on the standard s cale]	Paragraphs 7 and 8 of Part II of this Schedule apply.
F32. . .	F32. . .	F32. . .	F32. . .	F32. . .
Section 23(1) ...	[F33Person supervising a person under 18 and allowing him to make improper use of air weapon]	Summary ... ...	A fine of [F4level 3 on the standard s cale]	Paragraphs 7 and 8 of Part II of this Schedule apply.
F34. . .	F34. . .	F34. . .	F34. . .	F34. . .
[F35Section 24(1)	Selling or letting on hire a firearm to a person under 18	Summary	(i) where the offence is committed in relation to a person aged 17 and in relation to a firearm other than an air weapon or ammunition other than ammunition for an air weapon, 3 months or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale; or both;
			(ii) in any other case, 6 months or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale; or both.]
Section 24(2) ...	Supplying firearm or ammunition (being of a kind to which section 1 of this Act applies) to person under 14.	Summary ... ...	6 months or a fine of [F4level 5 on the standard scale]; or both.
Section 24(3) ...	Making gift of shot gun to person under 15.	Summary ... ...	A fine of [F4level 3 on the standard scale]	Paragraph 9 of Part II of this Schedule applies.
Section 24(4) ...	Supplying air weapon to person under [F3618] .	Summary ... ...	A fine of [F4level 3 on the standard scale]	Paragraphs 7 and 8 of Part II of this Schedule apply.
[F37Section 24ZA(1)	Failing to prevent minors from having air weapons	Summary	A fine of level 3 on the standard scale.	Paragraphs 7 and 8 of Part II of this Schedule apply.]
[F38Section 24A(1) or (2)	Acquisition by a minor of an imitation firearm and supplying him.	Summary	In England and Wales, 51 weeks or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale, or both. In Scotland, 6 months, or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale, or both.]
Section 25 ...	Supplying firearm to person drunk or insane.	Summary ... ...	3 months or a fine of [F4level 3 on the standard scale]; or both.
[F39Section 28A(7)] ...	Making false statement in order to procure grant or renewal of a firearm or shot gun certificate.	Summary ... ...	6 months or a fine of [F4level 5 on the standard scale]; or both.
Section 29(3) ...	Making false statement in order to procure variation of a firearm certificate.	Summary ... ...	6 months or a fine of [F4level 5 on the standard scale]; or both.
[F40Section 30D(3)]...	Failing to surrender certificate on revocation.	Summary ... ...	A fine of [F4level 3 on the standard s cale].
[F41Section 32B(5)..	Failure to surrender expired European firearms pass	Summary...	A fine of level 3 on the standard scale.
F42Section 32C(6)..	Failure to produce European firearms pass or Article 7 authority for variation or cancellation etc.; failure to notify loss or theft of firearm identified in pass or to produce pass for endorsement.	Summary	3 months or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale; or both]
Section 38(8) ...	Failure to surrender certificate of registration [F43or register of transactions] on removal of firearms dealer’s name from from register.	Summary ... ...	A fine of [F4level 3 on the standard s cale].
Section 39(1) ...	Making false statement in order to secure registration or entry in register of a place of business.	Summary ...	6 months or a fine of [F4level 5 on the standard scale]; or both.
Section 39(2) ...	Registered firearms dealer having place of business not entered in the register.	Summary ...	6 months or a fine of [F4level 5 on the standard scale]; or both.
Section 39(3) ...	Non-compliance with condition of registration.	Summary ...	6 months or a fine of [F4level 5 on the standard scale]; or both.
Section 40(5) ...	Non-compliance by firearms dealer with provivisions as to register of transactions; making false entry in register.	Summary ...	6 months or a fine of [F4level 5 on the standard scale]; or both.
F44. . .	F44. . .	F44. . .	F44. . .
		F44. . .	F44. . .
[F45Section 42A...	Failure to report transaction authorised by visitor’s shot gun permit.	Summary...	3 months or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale; or both.]
[F46Section 46.]	[F46Obstructing constable or civilian officer in exercise of search powers.]	[F46Summary.]	[F466 months or a fine of level 5 on the standard scale; or both.]
F46Section 47(2) ...	Failure to hand over firearm or ammunition on demand by constable.	Summary ...	3 months or a fine of [F4level 4 on the standard scale]; or both.
Section 48(3) ...	Failure to comply with requirement of a constable that a person shall declare his name and address.	Summary ... ...	A fine of [F4level 3 on the standard scale].
[F47Section 48(4)..	Failure to produce firearms pass issued in another member State.	Summary...	A fine of level 3 on the standard scale.]
Section 49(3) ...	Failure to give constable facilities for examination of firearms in transit, or to produce papers.	Summary ... ...	3 months or, for each firearm or parcel of ammunition in respect of which the offence is committed, a fine of [F4level 3 on the standard scale]; or both.	Paragraph 2 of Part II of this Schedule applies.
Section 52(2)(c)	Failure to surrender firearm or shot gun certificate cancelled by court on conviction.	A fine of [F4level 3 on the standard scale].

Textual Amendments

F1Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71), ss. 28(1)(5), 66(7)(a)

F2Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 1(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F3Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 1(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F4Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), ss. 289F, 289G

F5Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), ss. 44(2)(4), 123(6), Sch. 8 para. 16

F6Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 2(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F7Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 3(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F8Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 3(2) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F9Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 3(3) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F10Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 3(5) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F11Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71), ss. 28(1)(4), 66(7)(a)

F12Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 4(1)(3) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F13Sch. 6 Pt. 1: entries relating to s. 5(1)(1A) substituted (22.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 288, 336; S.I. 2004/81, art. 3(2)(b)

F14Words substituted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 23(7)

F15Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71), ss. 28(1)(2), 66(7)(a)

F16Words repealed by Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71), ss. 28(6), 66(7)(a), Sch. 6 Pt. II

F17Sch. 6 Pt. I: entry relating to s. 16A inserted (21.9.1994) by 1994 c. 31, ss. 1(2), 4(2) (with s. 4(3))

F18Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), ss. 44(3)(4), 123(6), Sch. 8 para. 16

F19Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 2 of entry relating to s. 19 substituted (20.1.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (2003 c. 38), ss. 37(2)(a), 93; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 2(c)(i)

F20Sch. 6 Pt. I: words inserted (6.4.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 30(4), 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, art. 2(d)

F21Sch. 6 Pt I: words omitted (1.10.2007) by virtue Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 41(1)(a), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2518, art. 2

F22Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 3 of entry relating to s. 19 substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), ss. 157(3)(9), 172(2), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F23Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in entry relating to s. 20(1) inserted (21.9.1994) by 1994 c. 31, ss. 2(3)(a), 4(2) (with s. 4(3))

F24Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 20(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F25Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in entry relating to s. 20(2) inserted (21.9.1994) by 1994 c. 31, ss. 2(3)(b), 4(2) (with s. 4(3))

F26Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 21(4) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F27Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 21(5) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

F28Sch 6 Pt I: entry inserted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 34(4), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(d)

F29Words in Sch. 6 Pt. I substituted (28.7.2010) by Firearms (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1759), regs. 1(2), 2(7)(a)

F30Sch. 6 Pt. I: the entry relating to s. 22(1A) inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/2823, reg. 4(4).

F31Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in entry substituted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 33(6)(b), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(c)

F32Sch. 6 Pt. I: entry relating to s. 22(5) repealed (20.1.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss.38(5)(b), 92, 93, Sch. 3; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 2(c)(ii)(g)(ii)(a)

F33Sch. 6 Pt I: words in entry substituted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 34(5), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(d)

F34Sch. 6 Pt I: entry repealed (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 65, 66(2), Sch. 5; S.I. 2007/2180, art. 4(f)(i)

F35Words in Sch. 6 Pt. I substituted (28.7.2010) by Firearms (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1759), regs. 1(2), 2(7)(b)

F36Sch. 6 Pt. I: word in entry substituted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 33(6)(d), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(c)

F37Words in Sch. 6 Pt. I inserted (10.2.2011) by Crime and Security Act 2010 (c. 17), ss. 46(4), 59(1); S.I. 2011/144, art. 2

F38Sch. 6 Pt I: entry inserted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 40(2), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(i)

F39Sch. 6 Pt. I: words "Section 28A(7)" substituted for the words "Section 26(5)" (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 4(2); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

F40Sch. 6 Pt. I: words "Section 30D(3)" substituted for words "Section 30(4)" (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 14; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

F41Sch. 6 Pt. I: the entry relating to s. 32B(5) inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/2823, reg. 5(3).

F42Sch. 6 Pt. I: the entry relating to s. 32C(6) inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/2823, reg. 5(3).

F43Words inserted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 14(1)

F44Sch. 6 Pt. I: entry relating to s. 42 repealed (1.10.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(c), Sch. Pt. II

F45Sch. 6 Pt. I: the entry relating to s. 42A inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/2823, reg. 6(3).

F46Sch. 6 Pt. I: entry relating to s. 46 inserted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 43(3); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

F47Sch. 6 Pt. I: the entry relating to s. 48(4) inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/2823, reg. 7(5).

Part IIE+W+SSupplementary Provisions as to Trial and Punishment of offences

1E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F48

Textual Amendments

F48Sch. 6 Pt. II para. 1 repealed by Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 62, SIF 39:1), s. 83(3), Sch. 8

2E+W+SIn the case of an offence against section 6(3) or 49(3) of this Act, the court before which the offender is convicted may, if the offender is the owner of the firearms or ammunition, make such order as to the forfeiture of the firearms or ammunition as the court thinks fit.

[F493(1)Where in England or Wales a person who has attained the age of seventeen is charged before a magistrates’ court with an offence triable either way listed in [F50Schedule 1 to the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980] (“the listed offence”) and is also charged before that court with an offence under section 17(1) or (2) of this Act, the following provisions of this paragraph shall apply.E+W+S

(2)Subject to the following sub-paragraph the court shall proceed as if the listed offence were triable only on indictment and [F51sections 18 to 23 of the said Act of 1980] (procedure for determining mode of trial of offences triable either way) shall not apply in relation to that offence.

(3)If the court determines not to commit the accused for trial in respect of the offence under section 17(1) or (2), or if proceedings before the court for that offence are otherwise discontinued, the preceding sub-paragraph shall cease to apply as from the time when this occurs and—

(a)if at that time the court has not yet begun to inquire into the listed offence as examining justices, the court shall, in the case of the listed offence, proceed in the ordinary way in accordance with [F52the said sections 18 to 23]; but

(b)if at that time the court has begun so to inquire into the listed offence, those sections shall continue not to apply and the court shall proceed with its inquiry into that offence as examining justices, but shall have power in accordance with [F52section 25(3) and (4) of the said Act of 1980] to change to summary trial with the accused’s consent.]

Textual Amendments

F49Para. 3 substituted by Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45), Sch. 12

F50Words substituted by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), s. 154, Sch. 7 para. 73(a)

F51Words substituted by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), s. 154, Sch. 7 para. 73(b>)

F52Words substituted by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), s. 154, Sch. 7 para. 73(c)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2Sch. 6 Pt. II para. 3(1) extended (E.W.) by Criminal Attempts Act 1981 (c. 47, SIF 39:1), s. 7(2)

4E+W+SWhere a person commits an offence under section 17(1) of this Act in respect of the lawful arrest or detention of himself for any other offence committed by him, he shall be liable to the penalty provided by Part I of this Schedule in addition to any penalty to which he may be sentenced for the other offence.

5E+W+SIf on the trial of a person for an offence under section 17(1) of this Act the jury are not satisfied that he is guilty of that offence but are satisfied that he is guilty of an offence under section 17(2), the jury may find him guilty of the offence under section 17(2) and he shall then be punishable accordingly.

6E+W+SThe punishment to which a person is liable for an offence under section 17(2) of this Act shall be in addition to any punishment to which he may be liable for the offence first referred to in section 17(2).

7E+W+SThe court by which a person is convicted of an offence under section [F5321A,][F5422(4), 23(1) F55. . . ] [F56, 24(4) or 24ZA(1)] of this Act may make such order as it thinks fit as to the forfeiture or disposal of the air weapon or ammunition in respect of which the offence was committed.

Textual Amendments

F53Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 2 para. 7 inserted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), s. 34(6)(a), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(d)

F54Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 2 para. 7 substituted (20.1.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss.38(6)(a), 93; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 2(c)(ii)

F55Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 2 para. 7 repealed (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), s. 65, 66(2), Sch. 5; S.I. 2007/2180, art. 4(f)(i)

F56Words in Sch. 6 para. 7 substituted (10.2.2011) by Crime and Security Act 2010 (c. 17), ss. 46(5), 59(1); S.I. 2011/144, art. 2

8E+W+SThe court by which a person is convicted of an offence under section [F5721A,][F5822(3) or (4), 23(1) F59. . . ] [F60, 24(4) or 24ZA(1)] may make such order as it thinks fit as to the forfeiture or disposal of any firearm or ammunition found in his possession.

Textual Amendments

F57Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 2 para. 8 inserted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 34(6)(b), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(d)

F58Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 2 para. 8 substituted (20.1.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 38(6)(b), 93; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 2(c)(ii)

F59Words in Sch. 6 Pt. 2 para. 8 repealed (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 65, 66(2), Sch. 5; S.I. 2007/2180, art. 4(f)(i)

F60Words in Sch. 6 para. 8 substituted (10.2.2011) by Crime and Security Act 2010 (c. 17), ss. 46(5), 59(1); S.I. 2011/144, art. 2

9E+W+SThe court by which a person is convicted of an offence under section 24(3) of this Act may make such order as it thinks fit as to the forfeiture or disposal of the shot gun or ammunition in respect of which the offence was committed.