UK Statutory Instrument 2025 United Kingdom

The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment, Surrender and Compensation) (England and Wales) Order 2025

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Part 1 — Introductory

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s.art001

Citation, commencement and extent

Part 2 — Amendment of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order 1988

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s.art002

Application of section 141 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 to ninja swords

Part 3 — Arrangements for surrender of weapons

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s.art003

Arrangements for surrender of weapons

Part 4 — Compensation for surrendered weapons

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s.art004

Eligibility for compensation

s.art005

Receipt of weapon surrendered

s.art006

Claims for compensation

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Determination and payment of claims

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Enforce criminal law including licensing conditions (e.g. alcohol, entertainment), knife sales restrictions, and age-restricted product sales. Work with trading standards on enforcement …

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