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Proceeding contribution from Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 22 May 2006. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Violent Crime Reduction Bill.

Violent Crime Reduction Bill

moved Amendments Nos. 127A and 127B:"Page 36, line 18, at end insert—" ““(2A) It shall also be a defence for a person charged with an offence under section 32 in respect of conduct falling within subsection (1)(d) of that section to show that the conduct— (a)   was in the course of carrying on any trade or business; and (b)   was for the purpose of making the imitation firearm in question available to be modified in a way which would result in its ceasing to be a realistic imitation firearm.”” Page 36, line 20, after ““(1)”” insert ““or (2A)”” On Question, amendments agreed to. [Amendment No. 127C not moved.] Clause 33, as amended, agreed to. Clause 34 [Meaning of ””realistic imitation firearm””]:

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
682 c626 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Ammunition Crime Crimes of violence Age Anti-social behaviour Airguns Antiques Firearms Imitation firearms Internet Northern Ireland Museums and galleries Markets Pupils Offensive weapons Mobile phones Recordings Sentencing Registration Sales Schools Teachers Young people Sexual offences Right of search Students Tickets Anti-social behaviour orders Football banning orders Home shopping
Legislation
Violent Crime Reduction Bill 2005-06
Link
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