A Bill to make provision about the weapons to which section 141 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 applies; and for connected purposes.
The Offensive Weapons Bill is about the weapons covered by a section of the Criminal Justice Act 1988. It aims to set out how those offensive weapons are regulated and what offences and penalties apply to their possession, sale or use. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and would proceed through the normal parliamentary stages if MPs support it.
The bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons. If MPs approve it, it would continue its journey through committee and subsequent readings before final approval.
Three recorded votes show Labour (Co‑op) largely voting in favour, while Conservatives tended to vote against. Other parties were mixed in their position, with Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid Cymru and Independents generally supportive in many divisions; Sinn Féin and the Speaker did not vote in these divisions.
Generated 21 February 2026
Based on 3 recorded votes • Sorted by % Aye
The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.