How Can I Transport My Knives Legally?

[ToraToraTora]

https://www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives
Reading this it all seems a bit subjective. I have been practising knife throwing for some time and would like to attend an event for practice and demonstrations but I don't want to get arrested for carrying deadly weapons.

[shoota]

Attending such an event would be classed as 'good reason'.

[shoota]

It would be wise to carry them so they were not immediately to hand, ie in a container of some sort within a bag rather than in a pocket. Also some kind of proof that you were on the way to the event, a ticket or flyer or somesuch.

[hc4361]

Put them in the boot and if at all possible in some sort of locked box/case.

[hc4361]

Sorry, shoota, I didn't see your previous posts.

[ToraToraTora]

ok I just don't want some over enthusiastic plod nicking me and dragging the whole thing through the courts.

[Togo]

Chefs are legally allowed to carry knives as long as they are travelling to and from their place of work, and the knives are suitably secure. They usually carry them in a canvas rolled up, multi pocketed, bag that can be securely tied and non threatening.

[shoota]

I think you'll have to travel a long way these days to meet an enthusiastic 'plod'....

[Togo]

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

Like this TTT. Better ones are available. Watch out for you when 'the knives are out' .

[Togo]

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation
Missed the link.

[douglas9401]

The ribcage of a convicted serial child and young woman abuser from Rochdale keeps them neatly and thereafter, safely, together. When that one wears out there are many more available.

[Togo]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=chef%27s+knife+roll&tag=mh0a9-21&index=aps&hvadid=2978628838&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&;ref=pd_sl_8awcn1bwm7_e

[weecalf]

Surely the knives you would use are not the ordinary knives you use in the kitchen or hunting are they

[ToraToraTora]

ok thanks all, I'll see if I can get a proper case.

[ToraToraTora]

no wee calf, like some of these, still qualify as deadly weapons and should not normally be carried.
http://www.blades-uk.com/view_items.php?perpage=50&cat_id=32&start=0
Thanks Togo, I'll check it out.

[New Judge]

The law (Criminal Justice Act 1988, S.139) say this about the Statutory defence:

(4) It shall be a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that he had good reason or lawful authority for having the article with him in a public place.

(5) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (4) above, it shall be a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that he had the article with him—

(a) for use at work;

(b) for religious reasons; or

(c) as part of any national costume.

So, yes, the wording does make the interpretation (at least under sub-section (4) somewhat subjective. However, as has been suggested, carry them in a suitable container (preferably locked). If you’re travelling by car keep them in the (locked) boot. Try to have some evidence of the event you are attending.

No plod should consider an arrest or prosecution if you take those measures. If they do you would have a perfect defence under sub-section (4).

[ToraToraTora]

cheers judge

[Peter Pedant]

I agree with the usual suspects
you have a reasonable excuse - carry a flyer and dont take a detour
keep in a boot and in a lockable case

( old cases under the 1936 act - a car jack was an offensive weapon in the wrong place ( under the car seat ) and so was a butchers knife ( also under the car seat )

[Peter Pedant]

there is quite a lot here

http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/l_to_o/offensive_weapons_knives_bladed_and_pointed_articles/#a11

[Peter Pedant]

in fact New J has c+p a bit of it
sorry losing concentration

[Peter Pedant]

o god read this for a laugh

http://www.criminallawandjustice.co.uk/features/Knives-and-Offensive-Weapons-%E2%80%93-Part-I

this is what we in the law section read in the evenings as you agonise over whether you are gonna be murdered in your bed by sundry immigrants

If it is the boot - then you could only be done for possession

crimes go around in two parts - the act ( here possession ) and a mental element ( and is the mental element an intention to possess or an intention to use unlawfully ? )

also at first reading it appear that possession has to be in a place where the public has access to - and I think you could say the boot of your car isnt one of them

read and have fun ....