Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-12-15 19:23:04 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 089451B39E830386E1757A2A32EEB1D3AF72289D3AF8BB55F6B239220A423CEC
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Original Note:
The ad sells this as something to have as a 'defence.' In the UK being in possession of this stick would be classed as an offence under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 and the Prevention of Crime act 1953 as it is classed as an Offensive Weapon. Maximum sentence is 4 years. https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/outlines/knives-and-offensive-weapons/#:~:text=Possessing%20a%20weapon%3A%20the%20maximum,at%20least%20six%20months'%20custody.
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