When you read this part of the law, some words have special meanings. A gang is what is defined in section 4 of the Gangs Act 2024. Gang insignia also has the same meaning as in section 4 of the Gangs Act 2024.

You might see the term gang conflict, which means there is ongoing disagreement between two or more gangs. This disagreement has involved, or is likely to involve, the use of weapons and has presented, or is likely to present, a risk of harm to people or damage to property. A gang member is what is defined in section 4 of the Gangs Act 2024.

When you hear the word weapon, it means any arms or any other item made or modified to cause bodily injury. This helps you understand what these words mean in the context of the law. You can find more information about these terms in the Gangs Act 2024.