# The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order 2002, Introduction: Introductory text


CRIMINAL LAW, ENGLAND AND WALES
CRIMINAL LAW, NORTHERN IRELAND
Made 22nd June 2002
Coming into force 23rd June 2002
Whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament and has been approved by each House of Parliament:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 141(2) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1668/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-justice-act-1988-offensive-weapons-order-2002/introduction
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