The Surrender of Offensive Weapons (Compensation) Regulations 2020
Sections 44, 46, 54 and 55 of the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 amend various pieces of legislation with the effect that it becomes an offence to possess certain dangerous knives, offensive weapons, firearms and ancillary equipment which it was previously lawful to possess. Sections 48 and 57 of that Act provide for the surrender of such items.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
19 Nov 2020
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Comes into force
TBC
Enabling power
In accordance with section 68(2) of the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 a draft of these Regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.
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