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   Are flick knives illegal?

   • The Restriction of Offensive Weapons Act 1959 prohibits the supply of flick knives and gravity knives but does not have the exemptions or defences that can apply to the offensive weapons prohibited by the 1988 Act. All sales of these knives, irrespective of the age of the purchaser, are and remain an offence [footnote 9].

   Statutory guidance: Offensive Weapons Act 2019 (accessible)

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   Is it illegal to carry a knife in public?

   • Be aware that some bladed articles may be deemed to be offensive weapons, for example, flick knives, daggers and butterfly knives. There is also an offence of carrying an offensive weapon in public without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. Please see Q338 for further information. Did you find this question useful? Also known as ‘balisongs’.

   Q337: Is it illegal to carry a knife around in my pocket?

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   What is a flick knife?

   • The Primary Authority scheme, that applies to Trading Standard Authorities, has been extended to cover the sale, delivery etc of knives (including bladed articles and bladed products), corrosive products and other offensive weapons. The Act updates the definition of a flick knife to include those where the mechanism is not within the handle.

   Statutory guidance: Offensive Weapons Act 2019 (accessible)

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   What are the laws relating to knives?

   • Selling Knives and Articles to under 18s – section 141A Criminal Justice Act 1988. Delivery of bladed products to residential premises - Section 38 Offensive Weapons Act 2019. Delivery of bladed products to persons under 18 - Section 39 Offensive Weapons Act 2019. Publications Relating to Knives – section 2 (1) Knives Act 1997.

   Offensive Weapons, Knife Crime Practical Guidance

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   What happens if you carry a knife illegally?

   • The maximum penalty for an adult carrying a knife or weapon illegally is either 4 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both. You’ll get a prison sentence if you’re convicted of carrying a knife or weapon illegally more than once. It’s illegal to use any knife or weapon in a threatening way. There are different rules for shotguns and firearms.

   Selling, buying and carrying knives and weapons - GOV.UK

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   Why is a knife ban a big deal?

   • A tough ban on a wide range of knives, weapons, and firearms comes into force today as part of government action to tackle violent crime and serious violence. Cyclone knives, spiral knives and ‘rapid-fire’ rifles are among those covered by the ban, all of which have been associated with serious violence in communities across the country.

   Ban on knives, firearms and offensive weapons comes into force

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2. www.gov.uk › buying-carrying-knivesSelling, buying and carrying knives and weapons - GOV.UK

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   There are some legal exemptions. For example, knives and weapons which are over 100 years old are exempt, except for flick knives.

3. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsStatutory guidance: Offensive Weapons Act 2019 (accessible)

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   Jul 27, 2022 · The Act updates the definition of a flick knife to include those where the mechanism is not within the handle. It also prohibits the possession of flick knives and gravity knives in...

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   • Part 1 of the Act responds to the threat posed by the use of corrosive substances as a weapon to inflict serious harm. Whilst this type of crime is...
   • Part 3 of the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 strengthens the law on prohibiting the sale of knives and other bladed articles to under 18s, and in relat...
   • Part 4 of the Act strengthens legislation in relation to the possession of bladed articles and certain dangerous and offensive weapons. It extends...
   • Part 5 of the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 strengthens the law in relation to threatening with offensive weapons. The Act amends the existing offence...
   • This Part does not form part of the statutory guidance but is included for background information.Part 7 of the Act confers powers on Trading Stand...
   • Specified WeaponsSection 141 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 provides that it is an offence for any person to manufacture, sell or hire, offer for...

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5. www.cps.gov.uk › legal-guidance › offensive-weaponsOffensive Weapons, Knives, Bladed and Pointed Articles

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   Apr 19, 2023 · Possession of certain prohibited knives: Section 1A Restriction of Offensive Weapons Act 1959 (Summary offence) This was introduced by section 44 OWA to prohibit the possession of flick...

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   Aug 9, 2021 · It’s now an offence to keep items such as knuckledusters, flick knives, throwing stars, zombie knives, telescopic truncheons and push daggers in your home. The law will also change on safe retailing for buying knives in store and online.

7. www.cps.gov.uk › legal-guidance › offensive-weaponsOffensive Weapons, Knife Crime Practical Guidance

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   Sep 27, 2022 · Flick Knives and Gravity Knives. Section 1A Restriction of Offensive Weapons Act 1959 (as amended by section 44 of the Offensive Weapons Act 2019). See section 43 of the 2019 legislation for...

8. www.gov.uk › government › newsBan on knives, firearms and offensive weapons comes into force

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   Jul 14, 2021 · A new legal definition of flick knives, banned since 1959, also takes effect, resulting in more of these bladed weapons being outlawed.

9. www.askthe.police.uk › faqQ337: Is it illegal to carry a knife around in my pocket?

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   Be aware that some bladed articles may be deemed to be offensive weapons, for example, flick knives, daggers and butterfly knives. There is also an offence of carrying an offensive weapon in public without lawful authority or reasonable excuse.