Offensive Weapons Act 2019, s 29(1)

Breach a knife crime prevention order

The statutory wording, points to prove, defences and penalty — verified against legislation.gov.uk (current revised versions, July 2026).

What the law says

A person commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, they breach a knife crime prevention order or an interim knife crime prevention order.

CJS codes
Official CJS offence index (March 2026)
OW19009Breach of knife crime prevention order or interim order

Points to prove

  • 1. A knife crime prevention order or interim order was in force and applied to the defendant
  • 2. The defendant breached a prohibition or failed to comply with a requirement of the order
  • 3. The defendant had no reasonable excuse

Defences

  • The defendant had a reasonable excuse.

Mode of trial & maximum penalty

Either way — Summary: the general limit in a magistrates' court and/or a fine; indictment: 2 years' imprisonment and/or a fine.

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