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Forfeiture of offensive weapons

May be made by A magistrates’ court or the Crown Court  
Relevant legislation Prevention of Crime Act 1953, section 1(2)
 

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Where an offender has been convicted of an offence under section 1(1) the court may make an order for the forfeiture or disposal of any weapon in respect of which the offence was committed.

NB for bladed article offences see deprivation of property order.