Commentary on Sections Part 2: Public Order Etc. Offensive Weapons Section 75 – Sale of knives and articles with blade or point to young persons
125.This section amends section 141A(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (offence of sale of knives and certain articles with blade or point to persons under sixteen) by increasing the minimum age of persons to whom such items (other than knives designed for domestic use) may be sold, from 16 to 18 years. The amendment also makes clear that swords are included in the list of items to which this provision applies.