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Bring photo ID to vote Check what photo ID you'll need to vote in person in the General Election on 4 July.
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
Providing more detail on the knife and offensive weapon sentencing statistics presented in the knife and offensive weapon sentencing statistics publications.
Product Safety Report for Dayplus Hot Air Gun presenting a high risk of fire.
A military laser which could boost the UK Armed Forces with greater accuracy while reducing the reliance on high-cost ammunition has reached its next milestone.
Guidance on safe handling and storage of air guns and air rifles.
Trends in cautioning and sentencing of knife and offensive weapon offences.
Controls under the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, prohibited weapons, applications for removal of prohibition and making an appeal.
Export controls applying to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related activities - transfer of technology and provision of technical support
This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition is seeking proposals for innovative technologies that allow law enforcement officers to safely prevent the escalation of conflict in serious or violent circumstances from a distance.
The Innovative Research Call (IRC), run by DASA seeks proposals to develop innovative scientific and technical solutions for improved detection of explosives and weapons capability.
Programme objectives for 2016 to 2017.
Product safety report for 987 Heat Gun presenting a serious risk of fire and burns
Licensing guidance, good practice on firearms law, and forms for applying for approvals under the law.
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