From: Rusty�Bullethole, [EMAIL PROTECTED] R v Fagan must not have set any precedents - here's all the cases from Blackstone's Indexes cd of case precedents 1900-1997. It's a bit long, however some of you may find it useful. Rusty In alphabetical order FIREARMS (GENERAL). Ackers and others v Taylor. Any possible misuse of gun justifies revocation of licence. HC QBD . [1974] 1 All ER 771; [1974] Crim LR 103; (1974) 138 JP 269; (1974) 124 NLJ 56t; (1974) 118 SJ 185; [1974] 1 WLR 405 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Anderson v Miller and another. Shop a single unit so even place behind counter was place to which public had access for purpose of Firearms Act 1968, ss 19 and 57(4). HC QBD . (1977) 64 Cr App R 178; [1976] Crim LR 743; (1976) 126 NLJ 1091t; (1976) 120 SJ 735 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Bell v Director of Public Prosecutions of Jamaica and another. Jamaican Constitution right to trial in reasonable time does not require prejudice; reasonableness judged by reference to general practice/conditions. PC . [1985] 2 All ER 585; [1985] Crim LR 738 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). Bennett v Brown. Twentieth century Mauser 8mm rifle and Mauser pocket pistol were/nineteenth century Enfield .476 Mk 3 revolver were not/was antique firearm so firearms certificate was/was not required. HC QBD . (1980) 71 Cr App R 109 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). Broome v Walter. Silencer legitimately found not to be accessory (and so not to require separate certificate). HC QBD . [1989] Crim LR 725 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). Brown v Director of Public Prosecutions. Stun-gun a prohibited weapon though was not functioning properly. HC QBD . [1992] TLR 155 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Bryson v Gamage Limited. 'Pistol' under Pistols Act 1903 includes spring pistols from which shot/bullets dischargeable. HC KBD . (1907-09) XXI Cox CC 515; (1907) 71 JP 439; [1907] 2 KB 630; [1907] 76 LJKB 936; (1907-08) XCVII LTR 399; (1907) WN (I) 164 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). Burditt v Joslin. Ownership but non-residency of property insufficient for application for firearms certifiate from chief police officer in area of residence. HC QBD . [1981] 3 All ER 203; (1982) 146 JP 39 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Cafferata v Wilson; Reeve v Wilson. Fake revolver that could be converted into real revolver a firearm. HC KBD . [1936] 3 All ER 149; (1934-39) XXX Cox CC 475; (1936) 100 JP 489; (1936) 155 LTR 510; (1936) 80 SJ 856; (1936-37) LIII TLR 34 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). Chief Constable of Essex v Germain. On exercise by Chief Constable of discretionary power to revoke shotgun certificate. HC QBD . (1992) 156 JP 109; [1991] TLR 185 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). Creaser and another v Tunnicliffe. Altered firearm capable of firing original ammunition still required certificate. HC QBD . [1978] 1 All ER 569; (1978) 66 Cr App R 66; [1977] Crim LR 746; (1978) 142 JP 245; (1977) 127 NLJ 638t; (1977) 121 SJ 775; [1977] 1 WLR 1493 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). Dabek v Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall. Firearms certificate properly revoked where holder (although of good character) was married to person of dubious character. HC QBD . (1991) 155 JP 55; [1990] TLR 487 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). Davies v Tomlinson. Total sentences (even where consecutively imposed) measure by which gauge whether person sentenced to three or more years' imprisonment (and hence guilty of offence where possessed firearm). HC QBD . (1980) 71 Cr App R 279 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). Dickinson v Bainbridge. Postmaster required to hold firearms certificate in respect of gun/ammunition unless being conveyed through mail/required by duty to possess same. HC KBD . (1921-25) XXVII Cox CC 143; (1922) 86 JP 8; [1922] 1 KB 423; [1922] 91 LJCL 329; (1921-22) 66 SJ 196; (1921-22) XXXVIII TLR 50; (1921) WN (I) 328 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). Flack v Baldry. Electric stun gun 'discharged' noxious thing and was therefore a prohibited weapon. HL . (1988) 87 Cr App R 130; (1988) 138 NLJ 63; (1988) 132 SJ 334; [1988] 1 WLR 393 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Flack v Baldry. Stun gun could be noxious thing but did not discharge anything so not prohibited weapon. HC QBD . [1988] 1 All ER 412; [1988] Crim LR 610; (1988) 152 JP 418; (1988) 132 SJ 89; [1988] 1 WLR 214 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Grace v Director of Public Prosecutions. On proving that air-gun a lethal weapon (which it was). HC QBD . [1989] Crim LR 365; (1989) 153 JP 491 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Greenly v Lawrence. On appeal to quarter sessions against refusal of gun licence. HC KBD . [1949] 1 All ER 241; (1949) 113 JP 120; (1949) LXV TLR 86 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). Hall v Cotton and another. Transfer of custodial and not proprietary possession transfers possession. HC QBD . [1986] 3 All ER 332; (1986) 83 Cr App R 257; [1987] QB 504; (1970) 130 SJ 785; [1986] 3 WLR 681 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). Heritage v Claxon. Home Guard member in possession of uncertificated firearm/ammunition who was not acting in capacity as Home Guard member in possession of same was guilty of offence. HC KBD . (1941) 85 SJ 323 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). Kavanagh v Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall. Court can consider all matters - even hearsay - in appeal against refusal to give firearms certificate. CA . [1974] 2 All ER 697; (1974) 138 JP 618; (1974) 124 NLJ 387t; (1974) 118 SJ 347 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Matthews v Gray. On sale of pistol to party for use in own house. HC KBD . (1909) 73 JP 303; [1909] 2 KB 89; (1909) 44 LJ 233; [1909] 78 LJKB 545; (1908-09) XXV TLR 476; (1909) WN (I) 88 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Moore v Gooderham. Airgun a lethal weapon: direction to convict person of selling airgun/lethal weapon to under-seventeen year old contrary to Firerarms Act 1937. HC QBD . [1960] 3 All ER 575; (1960) 124 JP 513; (1960) 110 LJ 781; (1960) 104 SJ 1036 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Morton v Chaney; Morton v Christopher. 'Sporting purposes' exemption to firearms possession does not apply to shooting rats. HC QBD . [1960] 3 All ER 632; (1961) 125 JP 37; (1960) 110 LJ 797; (1960) 104 SJ 1035 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Police v Lane. Harpoon gun a gun for purposes of the Gun Licence Act 1870. Magistrates . [1957] Crim LR 542 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). R v Acton Crown Court, ex parte Varney. of firearms certificate following conviction for non-compliance with term of certificate. CrCt . [1984] Crim LR 683 CA Successful appeal against revocation by FIREARMS (GENERAL). R v Baker. Can only convict under Firearms Act 1937 for an offence in schedule to Act; meaning of 'apprehension'. CCA . [1961] 3 All ER 703; (1962) 46 Cr App R 47; [1962] Crim LR 41; (1961) 125 JP 650; (1961) 111 LJ 772; [1962] 2 QB 530 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Bentham and others. Possession of firearms with intent even if intent not immediate/is conditional. CA . [1972] 3 All ER 271; (1972) 56 Cr App R 618; [1972] Crim LR 640; (1972) 136 JP 761; [1973] QB 357; (1972) 116 SJ 598; [1972] 3 WLR 398 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Bradish. Possession of prohibited weapon a strict liability offence. CA . [1990] 1 All ER 460; (1990) 90 Cr App R 271; [1990] Crim LR 723; (1990) 154 JP 21; [1990] 1 QB 981; (1989) 133 SJ 1605; [1990] 2 WLR 223 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). R v Bull (Adrian William). Firearms dealer exemption from need for firearms certificate applied to place not person (so ought to have had certificate in respect of ammunition stored in unnotified place). CA . (1994) 99 Cr App R 193; [1994] Crim LR 224; (1993) 137 SJ LB 202; [1993] TLR 464 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). R v Burke (Robert). Determining whether firearm an antique is question of fact for jury. CA . (1978) 67 Cr App R 220; [1978] Crim LR 431 FIREARMS (GENERAL). R v Clarke. Firearm without trigger capable of being firearm. CA . [1986] 1 All ER 846; (1986) 82 Cr App R 308; [1986] Crim LR 334; (1986) 130 SJ 110; [1986] 1 WLR 209 FIREARMS (IMITATION). R v Debreli. Gun with firing pin removed was an 'imitation firearm'. CCA . [1964] Crim LR 53; (1963) 107 SJ 894 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v East. On elements of offence of possession of firearm with intent to endanger life. CA . [1990] Crim LR 413 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Edgecombe. Valid conviction for possession of firearm with intent to endanger life. CCA . [1963] Crim LR 574t FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v El-Hakkaoui. Intent to injure someone in England not necessary for possession conviction. CA . [1975] 2 All ER 146; (1975) 60 Cr App R 281; [1975] Crim LR 229; (1975) 139 JP 467; 1975) 119 SJ 186; [1975] 1 WLR 396 FIREARMS (GENERAL). R v Formosa; R v Upton. Object to be designed/adapted as prohibited weapon must be physically altered. CA . [1991] 1 All ER 131; (1991) 92 Cr App R (1991) 92 Cr App R 11; [1990] Crim LR 868; (1991) 155 JP 97; [1991] 2 QB 1; (1990) 134 SJ 1191; [1990] TLR 54; [1990] 3 WLR 1179 FIREARMS (GENERAL). R v Freeman. Starting-pistol is firearm. CA . [1970] 2 All ER 413; (1970) 54 Cr App R 251; [1970] Crim LR 403; (1970) 134 JP 462; (1970) 114 SJ 336; [1970] 1 WLR 788 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Georgiades (Michael). Whether self-defence justified possesion of firearm ought to be left to jury. CA . (1989) 89 Cr App R 206; [1989] Crim LR 574; (1989) 133 SJ 724; [1989] 1 WLR 759 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Guy (Christopher). Could be convicted of possessing firearm during robbery though relevant statute only refers to theft as robbery is theft with threat/use of violence. CA . (1991) 93 Cr App R 108; [1991] Crim LR 462; (1991) 155 JP 778; [1991] TLR 92 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Harrison. Need only prove that accused knowingly possessed firearm in public place for accused to be guilty of possessing same in public place. CA . [1996] 1 Cr App R 138; [1996] Crim LR 200 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Houghton. On elements of offence of having firearm with intent to commit indictable offence. CA . [1982] Crim LR 112 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). R v Howells. Absolute liability if no certificate yet possess firearm; mistaken belief an antique no defence. CA . [1977] 3 All ER 417; (1977) 65 Cr App R 86; [1977] Crim LR 354t; (1977) 141 JP 641; (1977) 127 NLJ 370t; [1977] QB 614; (1977) 121 SJ 154; [1977] 2 WLR 716 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). R v Hucklebridge; Attorney General's Reference (No 3 of 1980). Smooth-bore gun with barrel more than 24' long a shotgun so no firearms certificate required. CA . [1980] 3 All ER 273; (1980) 71 Cr App R 171; [1980] Crim LR 646; (1981) 145 JP 13; (1980) 130 NLJ 836; (1980) 124 SJ 592; [1980] 1 WLR 1284 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Hussain. Possession of firearm without certificate an absolute offence - no mens rea needed. CA . [1981] 2 All ER 287; (1981) 72 Cr App R 143; [1981] Crim LR 251; (1981) 131 NLJ 70; (1981) 125 SJ 166; [1981] 1 WLR 416 FIREARMS (GENERAL). R v Jobling. On what constitutes an automatic weapon (Bren gun altered so that could not fire automatically was not automatic gun). CrCt . [1981] Crim LR 625 FIREARMS (ATTEMPT TO DISCHARGE). R v Jones. Could not be convicted of attempting to discharge loaded revolver with intent to kill where pointed same at person and pulled trigger knowing gun had to jam (Offences against the Person Act 1861, s 14). Assizes . (1901-02) XVIII TLR 156 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Jones. Firearm certificate not lawful authority for possession of firearm/ammunition in public place; defendant's mistaken belief to contrary not a reasonable excuse. CA . [1995] 3 All ER 139; [1995] 1 Cr App R 262; [1995] Crim LR 416; (1995) 159 JP 94; [1995] QB 235; (1994) 138 SJ LB 194; [1994] TLR 488; [1995] 2 WLR 64 FIREARMS (CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS). R v Jones (Ivor Frank); R v Jones (Diane Jane); R v Blarick (John Lee); R v Jarman (Peter David); R v Chennells (Trevor Boyce). On necessary intent for offence of conspiracy to possess firarms/ammunition with intent to enable another to thereby endanger life. CA . [1997] 1 Cr App R 46; [1997] Crim LR 510; (1996) 140 SJ LB 206; (1996) TLR 14/8/96; [1997] 2 WLR 792 FIREARMS (GENERAL). R v Kelt. Firearm needs to be physically close/in immediate control but need not be carried to have it with one. CA . [1977] 3 All ER 1099; (1977) 65 Cr App R 74; [1977] Crim LR 558; (1978) 142 JP 60; (1977) 121 SJ 423; [1977] 1 WLR 1365 FIREARMS (ATTEMPT TO DISCHARGE). R v Linneker. More than intent and possession necessary to establish attempt to discharge revolver. CCR . [1904-07] All ER 797; (1907-09) XXI Cox CC 196; (1906) 70 JP 293; [1906] 2 KB 99; [1906] 75 LJKB 385; (1906) XCIV LTR 856; (1905-06) 50 SJ 440; (1905-06) XXII TLR 495; (1905-06) 54 WR 494 FIREARMS (GOING ABOUT ARMED). R v Meade. Two month's imprisonment for going about armed in public (contrary to statute of King Edward III) and for causing public nuisance for firing revolver in public street. Assizes . (1902-03) XIX TLR 540 FIREARMS (IMITATION). R v Morris (Harold Lyndon); R v King (Kenneth). In deciding whether imitation firearm looked like firearm must have regard to what looked like at moment of crime. CA . (1984) 79 Cr App R 104; [1984] Crim LR 422; (1985) 149 JP 60; [1984] TLR 179 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Norton (Rex). Not guilty of possession of firearm with intent to endanger life where only sought to endanger own life. CrCt . [1977] Crim LR 478 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Nyberg (Simon); R v White (Alfred). White granted leave to appeal against conviction for riot; possession of firearms/shooting with intent to endanger life. CCA . (1922-23) 17 Cr App R 59 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Pannell (Robin Masterman). Was possession of prohibited weapon to have parts of automatic weapons in possession. CA . (1983) 76 Cr App R 53; [1982] Crim LR 752; [1982] TLR 429 FIREARMS (GENERAL). R v Pawlicki and another. Ready accessibility to firearms enough to support conviction for having with intent to commit robbery. CA . [1992] 3 All ER 902; (1992) 95 Cr App R 246; [1992] Crim LR 584; (1992) 136 SJ LB 104; [1992] TLR 153; [1992] 1 WLR 827 FIREARMS (USE WITH INTENT TO RESIST ARREST). R v Pierre. Not necessary that person charged with using firearm to resist arrest know that what possessed is a firearm as defined in the Firerarms Act. CCA . [1963] Crim LR 513 FIREARMS (GENERAL). R v Pommell (Fitzroy Derek). Can plead necessity (duress of circumstance) to possession of firearms charge. CA . [1995] 2 Cr App R 607; (1995) 145 NLJ 960; (1995) 139 SJ LB 178; [1995] TLR 296 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Smith. Possession of firearms not an offence for which could be extradited under Extradition Act 1870, schedule 1. CA . (1976) 126 NLJ 65t FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Steele. On mens rea for possession of firearms (without certificate). CA . [1993] Crim LR 298 FIREARMS (GENERAL). R v Stubbings. On what constitutes ammunition (primer cartridge was ammunition). CA . [1990] Crim LR 811; [1990] TLR 251 FIREARMS (GENERAL). R v Thorpe (Stephen). Weapon using carbon dioxide for propulsion not an air gun: was lethal weapon if could cause death. CA . (1987) 85 Cr App R 107; [1987] Crim LR 493; (1987) 131 SJ 325; [1987] 1 WLR 383 FIREARMS (IMITATION). R v Titus and others. Water pistols containing ammonia were imitation firearms for puposes of Firearms Act 1968, s 18. CCC . [1971] Crim LR 279 FIREARMS (CARRYING IN PUBLIC PLACE). R v Vann and Davis. Offence of carrying firearm in public place an absolute offence. CA . [1996] Crim LR 52 FIREARMS (GENERAL). R v Wakefield Crown Court; ex parte Wakefield. On validity of decision of Chief Police Officer to apply certain policy to determination of applications for shotgun certificates. CA . [1978] Crim LR 164 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). R v Waller. Possession of firearm without certificate an offence of strict liability. CA . [1991] Crim LR 381 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). R v Wilson. Must be alteration of certificate upon exchange of particular firearm in respect of which certificate issued. HC QBD . [1989] Crim LR 146 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Read v Donovan. Signal pistol a lethal weapon. HC KBD . [1947] 1 All ER 37; (1947) 111 JP 46; [1947] KB 326; (1947) 97 LJ 9; [1947] 116 LJR 849; (1947) 176 LTR 124; (1947) 91 SJ 101; (1947) LXIII TLR 89; (1947) WN (I) 42 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Richards v Curwen. Whether firearm antique to be determined in each case - no set age. HC QBD . [1977] 3 All ER 426; (1977) 65 Cr App R 95; [1977] Crim LR 356; (1977) 141 JP 641; (1977) 127 NLJ 468t; (1977) 121 SJ 270; [1977] 1 WLR 747 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). Ross v Collins. Holder of shotgun certificate not allowed possess loaded shotgun in public place; honest belief that not in public place unsuccessfuly pleaded in defence. CA . [1982] Crim LR 368 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Saint v Hockley. Once air gun specified by Secretary of State under Firerarms Act 1920 to be a dangerous firerarm it is a firearm for purposes of same: Webley Air Pistol not a firearm for which certificate necessary. HC KBD . (1924-25) 69 SJ 575; (1924-25) XLI TLR 555 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Sambasivam v Public Prosecutor, Federation of Malaya. Interpretation of Malayan Emergency Regulations pertaining to carrying firearms/possessing ammunition. PC . [1950] AC 458; [1950] 66 (2) TLR 254 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). Spencer-Stewart v Chief Constable of Kent. In revoking shot-gun certificate on basis that there is danger of breach of peace that danger must be connected to shotgun. HC QBD . (1989) 89 Cr App R 307 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Staravia Ltd v Gordon. Company per se was not registered firearms dealer so could not be guilty of carrying on business at place not entered in register. CA . [1973] Crim LR 298 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). Sullivan v Earl of Caithness. Control rather than custody can constitute possession. HC QBD . [1976] 1 All ER 844; (1976) 62 Cr App R 105; [1976] Crim LR 130; (1976) 140 JP 277; (1975) 125 NLJ 1220t; [1976] QB 966; (1976) 120 SJ 8; [1976] 2 WLR 361 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). Tartellin v Bowen. Member of Armed Forces guilty of possession of firearm (privately purchased for self) without certificate. HC KBD . [1947] 2 All ER 837; (1948) 112 JP 99; [1948] LXIV TLR 20; (1948) WN (I) 15 FIREARMS (POSSESSION). Taylor v Mucklow. That use of airgun was to protect one's property (in protection of which one may use some force) was not reasonable excuse for same. HC QBD . [1973] Crim LR 750; (1973) 117 SJ 792 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Watson v Herman. Telescopic sight not a firearm. HC QBD . [1952] 2 All ER 70; (1952) 116 JP 395; (1952) 102 LJ 329; (1952) 96 SJ 413; (1952) WN (I) 308 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Watts v Seymour. Is an offence to sell firearm to under-aged party but not pass possession until later stage. HC QBD . [1967] 1 All ER 1044; [1967] Crim LR 239t; (1967) 131 JP 309; [1967] 2 QB 647; (1967) 111 SJ 294; [1967] 2 WLR 1072 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). Wilson v Coombe. Possession of firearms certificates apply to particular gun not type of gun: valid conviction of dealer who exchanged certificate-holders' guns for different gun of same class. HC QBD . (1989) 88 Cr App R 322; (1988) 132 SJ 1300; [1989] 1 WLR 78 FIREARMS (CERTIFICATE). Woodage v Moss. Person carrying uncertificated firearm from party to dealer is in possession/not dealer's servant (as no payment/obligation to so act). HC QBD . [1974] 1 All ER 584; [1974] Crim LR 104; (1974) 138 JP 253; (1974) 118 SJ 204; [1974] 1 WLR 411 FIREARMS (GENERAL). Zakos v R. Interpretation of emergency regulations pertaining to carrying/discharging of firerarms in Cyprus. PC . [1956] Crim LR 625t; (1956) 100 SJ 631 -------[Cybershooters contacts]-------- Editor: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website & subscription info: www.cybershooters.org
