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Selling knives to under-18s carries a maximum sentence of 6 months imprisonment and/or a £5,000 fine. The offence centres on sale so the retailer commits an offence if he sells to an under-18 year old. |
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Ten police forces take part in the Tackling Knives Action Programme, those areas accounting for more than 70% of serious violence involving a knife.
The minimum age rose from 16 to 18. Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker is quoted as saying: |
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"Enforcement action is one part of the solution and that is why I am calling on our partners in the police and Trading Standards to get tough with anyone illegally selling knives to under-18s. I want to see more test-purchasing operations." |
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Our specialist teams will check your stores for you - avoiding the appalling negative PR of your being caught out by Trading Standards or the police. |
You risk prosecution, bad publicity and a fine if you are caught breaking the law.
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