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Offensive Weapons Act 2019

Overview of the Act

  1. The purpose of this Act is to help reduce violent crime. Specifically, the Act will
    • Prohibit the possession of corrosive substances in a public place and the sale of corrosive products to those aged under 18;
    • Strengthen the arrangements for the online sale of bladed articles, bladed products and corrosive products;
    • Prohibit the possession of certain offensive weapons;
    • Prohibit the possession of certain firearms;
    • Introduce Knife Crime Prevention Orders

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