Written question asked by Shivani Raja (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Jo White (Labour) on Thursday, 3 September 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
UK Border Force: Offensive Weapons
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps Border Force is taking to prevent illegal bladed weapons from entering the UK.
- Answer
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Border Force uses advance data and intelligence to risk assess movements crossing the UK Border; this includes targeting the illegal importation of offensive weapons to prevent their delivery to a UK recipient. Border Force work closely with partners agencies to protect our borders and keep the public safe from harmful weapons.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 22383
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Imports Offensive weapons UK Border Force
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- 2026-09-03 17:59:19 +0100
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