Written question asked by Mick Whitley (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 February 2024 (named day). It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Monday, 26 February 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.
Offensive Weapons: Sales
- Question
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What steps his Department is taking to help prevent the online sale of dangerous weapons.
- Answer
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- On 25 January we introduced new legislation to ban zombie-style knives and machetes. This will come in to force on 24 September 2024.
- In the Criminal Justice Bill, legislating for more powers for police to seize knives held in private, increasing maximum sentences for sale of prohibited weapons and underage sales and a new offence of knife possession with violent intent.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 901632
- Session
- 2023-24
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Internet Offensive weapons Sales
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- 2024-06-17 15:31:15 +0100
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