Government response
Not for the government: for Phase 2 of the Inquiry
Delivery
For Phase 2 of the Inquiry to consider
Recommendation SP14: Archery bow age verification and restrictions
From The Southport Inquiry Report: Phase 1, published 13 April 2026.
Recommendation
Phase 2 should consider whether conventional archery bows should be subject to age‑verification prior to sale, delivery restrictions including ID checks, mandatory labelling for deliveries, and industry or trading standards to prevent the use of military‑style imagery in marketing.
Jurisdiction: UK-wide
Government response
This recommendation is for Phase 2 of the Inquiry to consider, so no government response to it is expected.
Delivery
This recommendation is for Phase 2 of the Inquiry to consider. It is not addressed to the government or another body, so there is no delivery to report.
Responsible bodies
Southport Inquiry Phase 2
Primary
Themes and tags
Recommendation made
0.5 years ago