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20 September 2007
Issue: 7289 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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Sentencing

Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (Commencement No 4) Order 2007 (SI 2007/2518)

Brings into force, from 1 October 2007, the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006, s 41, which alters the penalty for offences under the Firearms Act 1968, s 19 (possession of a firearm or imitation firearm in a public place).

The offence is triable either way and carries a maximum sentence of seven years following conviction on indictment—12 months in the case of an imitation firearm.
 

Issue: 7289 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

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Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

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