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This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
The Offensive Weapons Bill will introduce new powers to tackle knife crime, acid attacks and the risk that criminals could obtain powerful firearms.
Recruitment information and application pack for the role of independent chairs for the offensive weapons homicide reviews (OWHRs).
Providing more detail on the knife and offensive weapon sentencing statistics presented in the knife and offensive weapon sentencing statistics publications.
Statutory guidance on the provisions in the Offensive Weapons Act 2019.
Find out about how we manage unacceptable behaviour consistently and fairly.
The grant meets the new burdens on Local Authority Trading Standards in England and Wales by the sales and delivery provisions for corrosive products.
Explains the law behind carrying an article with a blade or point or an offensive weapon in a public place.
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.
Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's disregard for Kharkiv's civilian population as it bombards residential areas and other non-military targets in the region.
What organisations must do when carrying out an offensive weapon homicide review.
A statistical release on trends in cautioning and sentencing of knife or offensive weapon offences.
Statistical release on trends in cautioning and sentencing of knife or offensive weapon offences.
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