Licensing for knife sales
We are seeking views on our proposals to introduce a licensing system for sellers and importers of knives and bladed articles.
Opened
16 Dec 2025
Closed
24 Feb 2026
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Linked documents
- Open Consultation Licensing for knife sales (accessible)
- Open Consultation Licensing for knife sales (Welsh accessible)
- Analysis Knife licensing consultation: options assessment (accessible)
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The information gathered from this consultation will help inform evidence-based policy advice and future decisions by the Home Secretary and ministers.
This consultation is open to the public and targeted to directly affected parties, including:
- police
- Crown Prosecution Service
- community groups
- businesses
- organisations