# The Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1987, Article 22: Carrying of offensive weapon in public place

Extent: N.I.

(1) A person who, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse (proof of which lies on him), has with him in any public place any offensive weapon shall be guilty of an offence.
(2) In paragraph (1) “offensive weapon” means any article made or adapted for use for causing injury to the person, or intended by the person having it with him for such use by him or by some other person.
(3) A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) shall be liable—
(a) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both; or
(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to a fine, or to both.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1987/463/article/22 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-order-northern-ireland-order-1987/article-22
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