UK Act of Parliament 1997 United Kingdom

Knives Act 1997

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Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

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s.001

Unlawful marketing of knives.

s.002

Publications.

s.003

Exempt trades.

s.004

Other defences.

s.005

Supplementary powers of entry, seizure and retention.

s.006

Forfeiture of knives and publications.

s.007

Effect of a forfeiture order.

s.008

Powers to stop and search for knives or offensive weapons.

s.009

Offences by bodies corporate.

s.010

Interpretation.

s.011

Short title, commencement, extent

Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

Trading Standards

Trading Standards (Local Authority)

Enforces consumer protection legislation including food labelling, weights and measures, product safety, and fair trading. Part of local authority structure. Investigates food …