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The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Restrictions on items you can take into a court or tribunal building; going through security
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
Senior executives who fail to stop dangerous and illegal knives being advertised on their platforms will be held liable under new government proposal.
You must wear a safety helmet that meets British safety standards when riding a motorcycle - safety standards, SHARP scheme, visors, goggles and protective clothing
How to legally carry out slaughter without stunning in accordance with religious rites, including how to restrain and bleed the animal.
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