Rhoda Grant : To ask the Scottish Executive how many people aged (a)
under 18 and (b) 18 or over have been convicted of carrying knives or possessing
an offensive weapon in Moray in each of the last five years.
Fergus Ewing : The available information on persons with a charge proved
in court is given in the following tables.
Persons Aged Under 18 in Moray Local Authority Area1 with a Charge Proved in Court for Carrying Knives or Possessing an Offensive Weapon2, 2001-02 to 2005-06
| Year |
Having in a public place an article with a blade or point |
Possession of an offensive weapon |
Total |
| 2001-02 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
| 2002-03 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2003-04 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
| 2004-05 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
| 2005-06 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
Notes:
1. Moray District Court and Elgin Sheriff Court.
2. Where main offence.
Persons Aged 18 and over in Moray Local Authority Area with a Charge Proved in Court for Carrying Knives or Possessing an Offensive Weapon1, 2001-02 To 2005-06
| Year |
Having in a public place an article with a blade or point |
Possession of an offensive weapon |
Total |
| 2001-02 |
7 |
7 |
14 |
| 2002-03 |
5 |
7 |
12 |
| 2003-04 |
6 |
9 |
15 |
| 2004-05 |
7 |
15 |
22 |
| 2005-06 |
7 |
16 |
23 |
Notes:
1. Moray District Court and Elgin Sheriff Court.
2. Where main offence.
Rhoda Grant : To ask the Scottish Executive how many people aged (a)
under 18 and (b) 18 or over have been convicted of carrying knives or possessing
an offensive weapon in the Northern Constabulary area in each of the last five
years, broken down by local area command.
Fergus Ewing : The available information on persons with a charge proved
in court is given in the following tables.
Persons Aged Under 18 in the Northern Police Force Area with a Charge Proved in Court for Carrying Knives or Possessing an Offensive Weapon1, 2001-02 To 2005-06
| Year |
Having in a public place an article with a blade or point |
Possession of an offensive weapon |
Total |
| 2001-02 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
| 2002-03 |
6 |
2 |
8 |
| 2003-04 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| 2004-05 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
| 2005-06 |
7 |
1 |
8 |
Note: 1. Where main offence.
Persons Aged 18 and Over in The Northern Police Force Area with a Charge Proved in Court for Carrying Knives or Possessing an Offensive Weapon1, 2001-02 to 2005-06
| Year |
Having in a public place an article with a blade or point |
Possession of an offensive weapon |
Total |
| 2001-02 |
15 |
25 |
40 |
| 2002-03 |
22 |
23 |
45 |
| 2003-04 |
26 |
18 |
44 |
| 2004-05 |
20 |
33 |
53 |
| 2005-06 |
28 |
16 |
44 |
Note: 1. Where main offence.
Rhoda Grant : To ask the Scottish Executive how many people aged (a)
under 18 and (b) 18 or over have been convicted of carrying knives or possessing
an offensive weapon in Argyll and Bute in each of the last five years.
Kenny MacAskill : The available information on persons with a charge
proved in court is given in the following tables.
Persons Aged Under 18 in Argyll and Bute Local Authority Area1 with a Charge Proved in Court for Carrying Knives or Possessing an Offensive Weapon2, 2001-02 to 2005-06
|
Year |
Having in a Public Place an Article with a Blade or Point |
Possession of an Offensive Weapon |
Total |
| 2001-02 |
1 |
- |
1 |
| 2002-03 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
| 2003-04 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| 2004-05 |
1 |
- |
1 |
| 2005-06 |
- |
- |
- |
Notes:
1. Argyll and Bute District Court and Campbeltown, Dunoon, Oban and Rothesay Sheriff Courts.
2. Where main offence.
Persons Aged 18 and Over in Argyll and Bute Local Authority Area with a Charge Proved in Court for Carrying Knives or Possessing an Offensive Weapon1, 2001-02 to 2005-06
|
Year |
Having in a Public Place an Article with a Blade or Point |
Possession of an Offensive Weapon |
Total |
| 2001-02 |
14 |
2 |
16 |
| 2002-03 |
5 |
6 |
11 |
| 2003-04 |
10 |
11 |
21 |
| 2004-05 |
9 |
9 |
18 |
| 2005-06 |
8 |
4 |
12 |
Notes:
1. Argyll and Bute District Court and Campbeltown, Dunoon, Oban and Rothesay Sheriff Courts.
2. Where main offence.