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South Sudan. 2009 ‘Section 85: Possession of Offensive Weapons at Public Gatherings.’ Penal Code Act, 2008; Chapter VII, p. 68. Djouba: Ministry for Legal Affairs and Constitutional Development of South Sudan, The Southern Sudan Gazette. 10 February

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85. Possession of Offensive Weapons at Public Gatherings

(1) In this section, "offensive weapon" means:

(a) any weaponry or offensive material; or

(b) any object made or adapted to be used for causing injury to the person; or

(c) any stone or similar object.

(2) Whoever, while present at a public gathering, has with him or her any offensive weapon, otherwise than in pursuance of lawful authority, commits an offence, and upon conviction, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or with both.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), above, a person shall be deemed to be acting in pursuance of lawful authority only if the person is acting in his or her capacity as a police officer, a member of the Defence Forces or an employee of the State, Government of National Unity, Government, or a local authority.

ID: Q6594

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