# The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


This Statutory Instrument has been made in consequence of a defect in S.I. 2025/681. It is being issued free of charge to all known recipients of that Statutory Instrument.
CRIMINAL LAW, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 15th July 2026
Coming into force 16th July 2026
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 141(2) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.
In accordance with section 141(11E) of that Act, a draft of the instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/836/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-justice-act-1988-offensive-weapons-amendment-england-and-wales-order-2026/introduction
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