Originally Posted by nilrem

see my post above... if we did that then lots of more innocent people would get done... i.e. tradesmen... i use a knife at work almost everyday for various things, but everynow and again i forget that its in my pocket and go into town after work in work gear... if were to get stopped (bearing in mind i have NO intention on using it other than to cut some insulation off a wire) then 10 years inside for being forgetful with further implications for the rest of my life?

anohter scenario - you have just bought a craft knife from a DIY store, leagally, you open and use it in your car for some reason. on your way home you get pulled and the knife is seen on the passenger seat and in your possesion... thats 10 years minimum for buying a knife leagally???