Overview of the Act
- 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
