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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 19 November 2025
Debate
Crime and Policing BillContribution
69: Clause 28, page 33, line 6, at end insert—
“(ia) in paragraph (b) for “6 months, to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale” substitute “12 months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum”;”Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment increases the maximum term of imprisonment and maximum fine on summary conviction in Scotland for an offence under section 1(1A) of the Restriction of Offensive Weapons Act 1959.
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