Re: [89attendees] unlawful in Britain to carry pocketknives that lock

[Alexandru Petrescu <[e-mail]>]

Le 07/03/2014 21:31, Murphy, Sandra a écrit :
> The security check at the London Eye discovered that one of the
> members of our group carried a pocketknife.  The pocketknife was the
> safety type, where the blade locks to prevent self-injury.
>
> Turns out that locking blade pocketknives are illegal in Britain.
> The knife was confiscated and a form had to be filled out with name,
> address, age and place of birth (one presumes to identify a passport
> number).  The form will be turned over to the police.
>
> Did this info get mentioned on the attendee list?  I do not recall
> seeing it, but I might not have paid attention.  And I'm apologize if
> this is common knowledge that no one would have thought worth
> mentioning.
>
> If anyone is left in town and brought a pocketknife along, best to
> leave it in your suitcase.

When arriving by train Eurostar I noticed this sign saying 'If you are 
found in possession of a weapon (knife, tear gas, pepper spray, etc) 
[...] risk of penalty of imprisonment or a fine.' (see photo).

In the past I talked to people who carry these for own safety, and when 
taking even the shortest flight or train are surprised.  It happens.

Now they put these signs so better prepared.

Alex

>
> --Sandy
>
> http://thenewartemis.com/2013/06/25/how-to-introduce-your-child-to-pocket-knives/
>
>
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