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Knife Sellers Licensing Consultation

16 December 2025

Proposing MP
Sarah Jones Lab
Croydon West
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Sarah Jones is discussing the Government's response to an independent review on online knife sales and the launch of a public consultation on licensing schemes for knife sellers.

Action Requested

The Government has launched a 10-week public consultation on whether to introduce a licensing scheme for knife sellers, both online and offline. The consultation will run until February 24, 2026, with copies available in Parliament Libraries and on Gov.UK.

Key Facts

  • The Independent End-to-End Review of Online Knife Sales was published on 19 February.
  • The review recommended a registration scheme for sellers and importers of knives.
  • The Government has committed to legislating for stronger age checks for online knife sales and delivery in the Crime and Policing Bill.
  • The public consultation will run for 10 weeks until Tuesday 24 February 2026.
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