The Home Office is implementing the Offensive Weapons Act 2019, which regulates the sale and possession of offensive weapons including knives, with provisions for licensing, age restrictions, and online sales controls. The implementation includes knife surrender and compensation schemes, trading standards enforcement grants, and consultation on licensing options for knife retailers. The programme is currently active with ongoing scheme administration and regulatory enforcement.
In response to: Licensing for knife sales
In response to: Offensive Weapons Act 2019: draft statutory guidance
In response to: Offensive Weapons Act 2019: draft statutory guidance
In response to: Offensive Weapons Act 2019: draft statutory guidance
Statutory guidance, produced by the Home Office, which covers the implementation of the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 in England and Wales. It also covers the implementation of sections 1 to 4 of the act in Scotland.
Guidance in relation to the operation of, and application for, new Knife Crime Prevention Orders (KCPOs) which have been introduced through the Offensive Weapons Act 2019.
In response to: Knife Crime Prevention Orders (KCPOs): guidance
Statutory guidance, produced by the Home Office, which covers the implementation of the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 in England and Wales. It also covers the implementation of sections 1 to 4 of the act in Scotland.
Guidance in relation to the operation of, and application for, new Knife Crime Prevention Orders (KCPOs) which have been introduced through the Offensive Weapons Act 2019.
Guidance in relation to the operation of, and application for, new Knife Crime Prevention Orders (KCPOs) which have been introduced through the Offensive Weapons Act 2019.
Statutory guidance, produced by the Home Office, which covers the implementation of the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 in England and Wales. It also covers the implementation of sections 1 to 4 of the act in Scotland.