Scottish Government

ISBN 0 7559 4701 0

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Contents

Ministerial Foreword
Section 1: Background
Section 2: Restricting Sale of Knives & Swords - Options
Licence The Sale Of Non-Domestic Knives
Ban The Purchase Of Non-Domestic Knives, Other Than From A Licensed Seller
Include Swords In A Licensing Scheme For Knives
Ban The Sale Of Swords
Ban The Sale Of Samurai Swords
Licence The Purchasers Of Swords
Summary Of Options
Consultation Arrangements And Access To Responses
Annex A - Knife Crime Law & Legislation
Annex B - The Scottish Executive Consultation Process
Annex C - Respondee Information Form