Guidance

Safe handling procedures of offensive weapons: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on how to handle offensive weapons.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 1 November 2013
• Last updated: 18 March 2020 — See all updates

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Offensive weapons: safe handling procedure

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on the safe handling procedures for Immigration Enforcement officers to follow if they find an offensive weapon. It covers:

• which weapons are illegal
• what to do if an offensive weapon is found
• when and how to seize and store them safely
• exceptions which allow someone to occasionally possess an offensive weapon

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Published 1 November 2013
Last updated 18 March 2020 + show all updates

1. 18 March 2020

   Updated contact details

2. 20 May 2015

   Updated guidance

3. 25 July 2014

   Updated guidance.

4. 1 November 2013

   First published.