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The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
Zombie-style knives and machetes will be outlawed under legislation laid today. A surrender and compensation scheme will launch in the summer.
Trends in cautioning and sentencing of knife and offensive weapon offences.
The Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) invites expressions of interest from prospective manufacturers of knives and spikes for use in testing.
This report was written by Brooke Kinsella and published on 2 February 2011. It makes a number of recommendations including anti-knife crime…
The Home Secretary has today (18 July) announced plans to consult on new offences to toughen up knife crime laws.
New #knifefree campaign challenges perceptions that carrying a knife is normal
More major high street names join scheme to help prevent sales of knives to under-18s.
Home Secretary Theresa May announces agreement of principles between major retailers and the government to tackle knife crime.
Minimum prison sentences for offenders who repeatedly carry knives will come into effect from 17 July 2015.
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