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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Surrender of Offensive Weapons

11 June 2020 · Home Office

Proposed by Kit Malthouse Con North West Hampshire

Crime & Law Enforcement

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Surrender of Offensive Weapons (Compensation) Regulations 2020 have been laid before Parliament.
  • Draft regulations aim to finalise and publicise full details on surrender and compensation arrangements before they commence.
  • Owners will be given sufficient opportunity to surrender items and claim compensation under the new regulations.

Issue summary

The statement addresses regulations for the surrender of offensive weapons as required by the Offensive Weapons Act 2019.

Action requested

Draft regulations, The Surrender of Offensive Weapons (Compensation) Regulations 2020, have been laid before Parliament. Full details on the surrender and compensation arrangements will be finalised and publicised before they commence to ensure owners are well informed and given sufficient opportunity to surrender items and claim compensation.

Key facts

  • Draft regulations – The Surrender of Offensive Weapons (Compensation) Regulations 2020 – were laid before Parliament on 9 June.
  • The regulations apply to specified rapid-firing rifles and certain other offensive weapons such as zombie knives.
  • The regulations are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure in both Houses.
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