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[-] [email protected] 15 points 1 week ago

police said that because it was a sharply pointed item, it could be used as a weapon

So pencils and screwdrivers are also illegal in the UK?

an order to pay a victims’ surcharge of £154

Who was the victim?

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

So pencils and screwdrivers are also illegal in the UK?

Not generally, no.

The 'rules' are stated here

Who was the victim?

No-one it's a stealth tax on the poor.

If the 'fine' isn't based on the financial status of whoever is paying it then it's not a fine it's a tax.

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