Constitutional Law

Summing up the British experience

For self-defense, a fellow in Scotland was reduced to carrying, under the seat of his car, a gobstopper (a very law jawbreaker type candy) in a sock.

The story comes to light after he was fined 400 pounds for carrying the weapon.

"Sheriff Kenneth McIver told him that, even though it was not in the same category as a knife or axe, it was capable of inflicting a nasty injury.

"You will be aware of the ongoing national debate on offensive weapons including knives," he told Harvey.

"But all too often this court has to consider other improvised weapons like this." "

Full post as published by Of Arms and the Law on August 13, 2008 (boomark / email).