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| Long title | An Act to make provision for and in connection with offences relating to offensive weapons. |
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| Citation | 2019 c. 17 |
| Introduced by | Sajid Javid (Commons) Baroness Williams of Trafford (Lords) |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom (England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland) |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 16 May 2019[1] |
Status: Current legislation | |
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| Revised text of statute as amended | |
The Offensive Weapons Act 2019 (c. 17) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The act addresses crimes related to acid attacks (including the sale and possession in public places of corrosive substances); knife crime prevention orders; the sale of, delivery and possession of knives and other offensive weapons; and introduced further restrictions on firearms.[2] It was introduced to Parliament as a government bill by Sajid Javid and Baroness Williams of Trafford of the Home Office.[3]
- ^ "Offensive Weapons Act receives Royal Assent". gov.uk. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- ^ "Offensive Weapons Act 2019 CHAPTER 17" (PDF). Legislation.gov.uk. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- ^ "Offensive Weapons Act 2019". Parliament.uk. Retrieved 20 June 2019.