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We are seeking views on our proposals to introduce a licensing system for sellers and importers of knives and bladed articles.
This consultation begins on Tuesday 16 December 2025 This consultation…
Trwyddedu ar gyfer Gwerthu Cyllyll: Ymgynghoriad y Llywodraeth Mae’r…
Title: Regulation of the sale and importation of knives Type of measure:…
The government is consulting on proposals which would make senior executives of tech companies personally liable when the rules on the sale of knives are broken.
About this consultation This consultation seeks views on introducing…
Dechrau’r Ymgynghoriad: Dydd Mercher 13 Tachwedd 2024 Diwedd yr…
Title: Consultation on personal liability measures on senior executives of…
Teitl: Mesurau atebolrwydd personol ar uwch weithredwyr cwmnïau ar-lein…
24 April 2025 1. Introduction 1.1. Knife crime devastates families and…
24 Ebrill 2025 1. Cyflwyniad 1.1. Mae troseddau cyllyll yn dinistrio…
1. Name and outline of policy proposal, guidance, or operational activity…
The grant meets the new burdens on Local Authority Trading Standards in England and Wales by the sales and delivery provisions for corrosive products.
Offensive Weapons Act 2019 – Trading Standards costs for sales and…
Head of Firearms and Weapons Policy Unit Home Office 5th Floor, NW Quarter…
We are seeking views on our proposed legal description of ninja swords to be in scope of the list of prohibited weapons.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Consultation on new knife legislation proposals to tackle the use of machetes and other bladed articles in crime.
We are seeking views on a number of recommendations made to the government relating to firearms licensing.
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.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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.
A consultation on a new court order to target known knife and offensive weapon carriers.
We are seeking views on regulations to support a new statutory definition of an antique firearm and on a process to continually review the regulations.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Offensive Weapons Bill will introduce new powers to tackle knife crime, acid attacks and the risk that criminals could obtain powerful firearms.
A summary of the Prime Minister's Serious Youth Violence Summit at 10 Downing Street from 1 to 4 April 2019.
We are consulting on new laws on offensive weapons, in response to public concerns about violent crime.
The cross-government approach to ending gang violence and exploitation.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
How we are working to reduce gang-related crime and stop young people becoming involved in youth violence.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The 2014 to 2015 annual report provides an overview of the significant progress made to fight the problem since 2011.
This consultation asks whether the firearms licensing fees administered by the police should be increased.
Document assists in one of the biggest challenges for local partners in dealing with gang and youth violence – building meaningful relationships with local communities.
A review of part 4 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009 on injunctions to prevent gang-related violence.
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