27 April 2023

Bira has been asked to respond to a consultation from the Home Office on new knife legislation proposals to tackle the use of machetes and other bladed articles in crime.  Due to the make-up of the Bira membership, we feel it’s vital that you consider completing this survey so we can provide the Home Office with the best data possible.

The proposals include the introduction of a targeted ban of certain types of large knives that seem to be designed to look menacing with no practical purpose.

We are seeking views from across the UK. The proposals cover matters that are devolved and which apply only to England and Wales, but the Home Office will work closely with the devolved administrations on how specific proposals might apply to or affect Scotland and Northern Ireland. Where proposals deal with devolved matters and legislation is required, this will be agreed with the devolved administrations in accordance with the devolution settlements.

If you sell any bladed products, please complete this short survey so we can protect your business in legitimately selling bladed products.

Please contribute to this survey by clicking here

Please click here for the survey

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