释义 |
prohibited weapon A weapon suitable only for use by the armed forces and having no normal function in civilian life (Firearms Act 1968 s 5). Prohibited weapons include automatic firearms, weapons designed or adapted to discharge a poisonous liquid or gas, and ammunition containing poisonous substances (R v Weaver [2007] EWCA Crim 3485). It is an offence (punishable with up to two years’ imprisonment) to produce, sell, buy, or possess any prohibited weapon without the permission of the Defence Council. See also firearm; offensive weapon. |