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Mr Humfrey Malins 265 *Clause 30, page 32, line 17, at end insert—
Mr Humfrey Malins 264 *Clause 30, page 33, line 14, at end insert—'(9A) In relation to subsections (2), (3) and (8), the following should be included in the exceptions and exemptions from what constitutes a realistic imitation firearm—
Mr Humfrey Malins 266 *Clause 30, page 33, line 14, at end insert—'(9B) For the purposes of this Act, "imitation firearm" means anything which has the appearance of being a firearm whether or not it is capable of discharging any shot, bullet or other missile which is capable of being mistaken for a firearm for which either a certificate under section 1 of the Firearms Act 1968, or the authority of the Secretary of State under section 5(1) of the Firearms Act 1968 would be required.'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 267 *Clause 30, page 33, line 14, at end insert—'(9C) The definition of "imitation firearm" in section 57(4) of the Firearms Act 1968 means anything which has the appearance of being a firearm whether or not it is capable of discharging any shot, bullet or other missile which is capable of being mistaken for a firearm for which either a certificate under section 1 of this Act, or the authority of the Secretary of State under section 5 of this Act would be required.'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 268 *Clause 30, page 33, line 14, at end insert—'(9D) When assessing whether an imitation firearm is a realistic imitation firearm for the purposes of subsections (8) and (9) above, the test should be an objective one.'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 269 *Clause 30, page 33, line 14, at end insert—'(9E) Nothing in this section shall apply to an antique firearm which is sold, transferred, purchased, acquired or possessed as a curiosity or ornament.'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 270 *Clause 30, page 33, line 14, at end insert—'(9F) Nothing in this section shall apply to a firearm of antique appearance that fires black powder.'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 271 *Clause 30, page 33, line 14, at end insert—'(9G) The Secretary of State shall provide for payment of compensation in respect of loss suffered or costs incurred in consequence of the exercise of power conferred by or under this section.'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 272 *Clause 30, page 33, line 14, at end insert—'(9H) Nothing in this section shall prevent a person legally handling, holding or picking up a realistic imitation firearm.'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 277 *Clause 31, page 33, line 16, after 'requiring', insert 'realistic'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 273 *Clause 31, page 33, line 17, at end, leave out 'are'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 274 *Clause 31, page 33, line 18, at beginning, insert 'are'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 275 *Clause 31, page 33, line 18, at end, leave out 'or' and insert 'and'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 276 *Clause 31, page 33, line 19, leave out 'approved by such persons and in such manner as may be so set out' and insert 'must be subject to proper consultation and consideration by a working group consisting of a wide group of expert practitioners.'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 278 *Clause 31, page 33, line 21, leave out 'an' and insert 'a realistic'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 279 *Clause 31, page 33, line 23, leave out 'an' and insert 'a realistic'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 280 *Clause 31, page 33, line 25, leave out 'an' and insert 'a realistic'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 281 *Clause 31, page 33, line 27, leave out 'an' and insert 'a realistic'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 282 *Clause 31, page 33, line 28, leave out 'an' and insert 'a realistic'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 283 *Clause 31, page 33, line 40, leave out 'an' and insert 'a realistic'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 284 *Clause 31, page 33, line 42, after 'of', insert 'realistic'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 285 *Clause 32, page 34, line 13, leave out 'an' and insert 'realistic'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 286 *Clause 32, page 34, line 15, leave out 'an' and insert 'realistic'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 287 *Clause 32, page 34, line 30, in column 2, leave out 'an' and insert 'realistic'.
Lynne Featherstone 158 Clause 34, page 35, leave out subsection (2).
Mr Humfrey Malins 67 Clause 34, page 35, line 34, leave out 'eighteen' and insert 'nineteen'.
Lynne Featherstone 159 Clause 34, page 36, line 11, at end insert—
Mr Humfrey Malins 56 Clause 34, page 36, line 19, at end insert—'(6) A court shall, on a person's first conviction for an offence under Section 139(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Placed article), pass a minimum custodial sentence of 3 months, unless exceptional circumstances exist in relation to the offence or the offender which justify its not so doing.'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 57 Clause 35, page 36, line 38, leave out 'the search' and insert 'searches'.
Hazel Blears 102 Clause 35, page 37, line 11, at end insert—'( ) A person who seizes anything under subsection (6) must deliver it to a police constable as soon as reasonably practicable. ( ) The Police (Property) Act 1897 (disposal of property in the possession of the police) shall apply to property which has come into the possession of a police constable under this section as it applies to property which has come into the possession of the police in the circumstances mentioned in that Act.'.
Mr Humfrey Malins 58 Clause 35, page 37, line 17, leave out from 'includes' to end of line 17 and insert 'all clothing save underwear and shoes'.
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