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Online knife retailer compliance with Knives Act

Recommendation

The Home Office should take immediate action to ensure that online knife retailers are complying with the Knives Act 1997, particularly regarding the marketing of knives, machetes, swords and similar bladed articles.

Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Response Pending

No government response recorded.

Source
Report The Southport Inquiry Report: Phase 1 13 Apr 2026
Responsible Bodies
Home Office Primary
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