# Criminal Justice Act 2003, Section 288: Certain firearms offences to be triable only on indictment


In Part 1 of Schedule 6 to the Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27) (prosecution and punishment of offences) for the entries relating to offences under section 5(1) (possessing or distributing prohibited weapons or ammunition) and section 5(1A) (possessing or distributing other prohibited weapons) there is substituted—
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Section 5(1)(a), (ab), (aba), (ac), (ad), (ae), (af) or (c)
Possessing or distributing prohibited weapons or ammunition.
On indictment
10 years or a fine, or both.
Section 5(1)(b)
Possessing or distributing prohibited weapon designed for discharge of noxious liquid etc.
(a) Summary
(b) On indictment
6 months or a fine of the statutory maximum, or both.
10 years or a fine or both.
Section 5(1A)(a)
Possessing or distributing firearm disguised as other object.
On indictment
10 years or a fine, or both.
Section 5(1A)(b), (c), (d), (e), (f) or (g)
Possessing or distributing other prohibited weapons.
(a) Summary
(b) On indictment
6 months or a fine of the statutory maximum, or both.
10 years or a fine, or both.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44/section/288 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-justice-act-2003/section-288
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