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18/10/2007
Double Time On Knife Crime
Offenders will be facing tough new sentencing soon as measures to reduce knife crime are introduced in Northern Ireland.
The sentence for anyone caught carrying a blade will double from two years to four.
The government is also looking into a licensing scheme to regulate the sale of knives.
Criminal Justice Minister Paul Goggins said the powers "cover any implement that has a blade or point or that may be deemed as an offensive weapon”.
The government is also examining how to develop a code of practice on the sale of knives, and it is looking at other items like Samurai swords that may be added to the list of offensive weapons.
Making the sale of a knife or a crossbow to someone under the age of 18 illegal is among measures to be included.
(BMcC)
The sentence for anyone caught carrying a blade will double from two years to four.
The government is also looking into a licensing scheme to regulate the sale of knives.
Criminal Justice Minister Paul Goggins said the powers "cover any implement that has a blade or point or that may be deemed as an offensive weapon”.
The government is also examining how to develop a code of practice on the sale of knives, and it is looking at other items like Samurai swords that may be added to the list of offensive weapons.
Making the sale of a knife or a crossbow to someone under the age of 18 illegal is among measures to be included.
(BMcC)
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