Knives, offensive weapons and serious violence
Information on knife crime in England and Wales: possession offences, rules for retailers and efforts to prevent serious violence.
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Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill Committee Stage Report (147 KB , PDF)
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill Committee Stage Report (147 KB , PDF)
Information on knife crime in England and Wales: possession offences, rules for retailers and efforts to prevent serious violence.
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