Overview of the Act
The purpose of this Act is to help reduce violent crime. Specifically, the Act will
Prohibit the possession of corrosive substances in a public place and the sale of corrosive products to those aged under 18;
Strengthen the arrangements for the online sale of bladed articles, bladed products and corrosive products;
Prohibit the possession of certain offensive weapons;
Prohibit the possession of certain firearms;
Introduce Knife Crime Prevention Orders