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victims to obtain appropriate specialist support (for example, via Independent Domestic Abuse Advisors and Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers) and to access relevant risk assessments possession of particular types of prohibited weapon under section 5 of the 1968 Act, namely those specified in subsections (1)(a), (ab), (aba), (ac), (ad), (ae) or (af) and (1A)(a);

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We become so singularly goal-directed in that moment, we may not process (and therefore cannot remember) any extraneous details such as the colour of the snake, or what we actually did to get it off us and run. Many people report “operating on instinct” with no clear memory of how they got away from, or fought off a danger. Who will fight rather than flee? The Firearms Officer should provide a full description of each item found, including measurements, where relevant. The length of the barrel of a firearm should be measured from the muzzle to the point at which the charge is exploded on firing (section 57(6) Firearms Act 1968). Measurements will be particularly relevant where: The Firearms Act 1968 creates a number of offences relating to the possession of firearms or imitation firearms with particular intents or in particular circumstances: Unlike with "Realistic Imitation Firearms", it is not always necessary to obtain evidence from the Forensic Service Provider (FSP) on whether the thing is an imitation firearm. Evidence of a Firearms Officer will usually be sufficient expert evidence. Realistic Imitation Firearms If there is insufficient evidence to prosecute section 4A and 4 offences, but there is sufficient evidence to charge CCB, then CCB may be the most appropriate offence. This will likely be in cases where the conduct was controlling or coercive, causing serious alarm or distress which affects the usual day-to-day activities of the victim but did not amount to stalking and where no fear of violence was caused. For example, controlling when a person can leave the house, who they can and cannot socialise with, control of their finances and coercing them into debt. The maximum penalty is 5 years’ imprisonment. For that reason, it is likely to be the most appropriate charge in relation to the powers availWhether the subject was in possession (constructive or otherwise) of relevant ammunition, whether loaded or not. Refer to the Domestic Abuse prosecution guidance for further information about the gendered approach to prosecutions. Evidential considerations Prosecutors should ensure they obtain a copy of this evidence, if available, when reviewing a case. When advising on cases of stalking or harassment, even where there has been a decision for no further action, prosecutors should remember to advise police officers to discuss with victims keeping such a record. It should be noted that there are potential risks to the victim if the suspect were to discover this and this should only be advised where the police consider it safe to do so. Extra-territorial jurisdiction Section 5(1A)(a): any firearm which is disguised as another object e.g. pen guns, key fob guns and phone guns.

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an offence under section 28 of the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (using someone to mind a weapon) involving a prohibited weapon of one of these particular types. help ensure the effective consideration of the overall allegation within the wider context of any association or connection Section 126(4) to (7) of the 2017 Act and Regulation 3 of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 (Commencement No.11 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2021 make transitional provisions for owners of firearms which ceased to be antique firearms consequence of the coming into force of section 126 of the Policing and Crime Act 2017. Offences

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Gathering evidence to build a robust prosecution case should focus on the wider pattern of behaviour and on the cumulative impact on a victim. The investigation may reveal evidence of substantive offences, such as physical or sexual assault, but even if the police investigation is not focused on stalking or harassment, prosecutors should be alive to whether a wider pattern of abuse should be investigated and prosecuted. Prosecutors should also be aware that a victim may not know the full extent of a suspect’s conduct, for instance if they were being monitored without their knowledge. Annex 1 of the Director's Guidance on Charging confirms that prosecutors, not the police, must make charging decisions in cases of stalking or harassment. his possession of the weapon at that time and place would constitute, or be likely to involve or to lead to, the commission by him of an offence. the weapon was recovered in connection with drug dealing, gang association or any other organised criminal activity; and Section 17(1): it is an offence for a person to use or attempt to use a firearm (other than a prohibited weapon or a relevant component part of a lethal barrelled weapon or a prohibited weapon) or imitation firearm with intent to resist or prevent the arrest of themself or another;