Written question asked by Zubir Ahmed (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Crossbows: Public Buildings
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of existing legislation to prevent the carrying of crossbows in public buildings, including hospitals and educational institutions.
- Answer
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It is an offence in England and Wales, under section 1 of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953, for any person to have with them in a public place any article made, or adapted, for causing an injury to a person without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. The maximum penalty, on conviction or indictment, is four years in prison, a fine or both.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 12379
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Public buildings Crossbows
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- 2026-07-01 18:40:58 +0100
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