Offensive Weapons Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about the weapons to which section 141 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 applies; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Offensive Weapons Bill

What stage is the Offensive Weapons Bill at?

The Offensive Weapons Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Offensive Weapons Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Offensive Weapons Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Offensive Weapons Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Offensive Weapons Bill?

The Offensive Weapons Bill was sponsored by Helen Hayes.

When was the Offensive Weapons Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 23 January 2024, at first reading.

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