Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-04 03:25:44 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 7ED95AF7B1DE3188DBEF9A01BE4A13C09BC204B26676DC3CB01EDAA6354449DA
Participant Details
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.
All Note Details