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Written question asked by Stella Creasy (Labour) on Monday, 1 April 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 April 2019 (named day). It was answered by Victoria Atkins (Conservative) on Monday, 8 April 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.

Offensive Weapons Bill: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether provisions in clauses 1 to 8 of the Offensive Weapons Bill which extend to Northern Ireland will come into force in Northern Ireland without a legislative consent motion following Royal Assent.

Answer

The United Kingdom Government has been liaising closely with Northern Ireland departments in respect of devolved matters where provisions in the Offensive Weapons Bill may extend to Northern Ireland. Clauses 1 to 8 of the Bill relate to the sale and delivery of corrosive products to persons under 18, the delivery of corrosive products to residential premises and possession of corrosive substances.

All clauses in the Bill specifically relating to devolved matters in respect of Northern Ireland are covered by separate commencement measures. Clauses 1 to 8 of the Bill will therefore be commenced by the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland and associated regulations relating to these Clauses will not be commenced without Northern Ireland assembly approval.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
239232
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Northern Ireland
Legislation
Offensive Weapons Bill 2017-19
Link
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