Stay updated with the latest Legal Updates on Firearms Law in this 60-minute webinar tailored for professionals in criminal law. Dive deep into the intricacies of Gun Control Laws, including the Firearms Act UK Overview and the anticipated changes in UK Firearms Law 2023. Whether you're prosecuting, advising Magistrates, guiding clients at police stations, or representing in courts, this Law on Firearms Guide is designed for you.
Key highlights include:
- Detailed exploration of the Firearms Act 1968, focusing on the definition of firearms as 'lethal barrelled weapons'.
- Insights into shotguns, air weapons, and the Firearms and Public Safety Laws UK surrounding firearm possession.
- A thorough look at mandatory minimum sentences, especially for individuals aged 16-18 at the time of offence commission.
- An overview of Rule 19 of The Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 and Chapter 7 of The Criminal Practice Directions 2023.
- Discussion on the offence of 'using someone to mind a weapon', the UK Firearms Licensing Law, and the guidelines set by The Sentencing Council in 2021.
- Case studies on disguised prohibited weapons, such as stun guns camouflaged as torches or mobile phones
- Essential advice for early-stage police station investigations, emphasising the challenges in building a defence.
- Guidance on advising clients about potential dangerousness verdicts at the Crown Court and the implications of the '2 strikes' discretionary life provisions.