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Product Safety Report for Electric Toy Gun, HK416D sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of injuries.
This report sets out the government’s response to Lord Butler’s Review of Intelligence on Weapons of Mass Destruction.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Trends in cautioning and sentencing of knife and offensive weapon offences.
Report on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) by the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC), along with the government's response.
This document contains the following information: Government response to the report on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction - intelligence and assessments.
First published during the 2001 to 2005 Labour government
This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition seeks proposals for novel and innovative solutions for the detection of explosives and weapons.
Data tables relating to offences involving weapons as recorded by police and hospital episode statistics.
DECC’s role in safeguarding the peaceful application of chemistry.
This circular sets out changes to the Firearms Rules 1998.
Zombie-style knives and machetes will be outlawed under legislation laid today. A surrender and compensation scheme will launch in the summer.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
Immigration staff guidance on how to handle offensive weapons.
We are seeking views on enhanced security for particularly powerful rifles, introducing licensing controls on miniature rifle ranges, and tougher controls on ammunition.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Guidance for businesses and individuals on what licence and supporting documentation you need to export firearms, ammunition and related equipment.
Product Safety Report for Tattoo Gun presenting a serious risk of fire as the item includes a clover leaf plug which provides access to live parts.
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