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<p>I recognise the public concern caused by knife crime attacks across the UK and
the impact such attacks have had on local communities. The Offensive Weapons Bill
aims to tackle knife crime, through measures including the introduction of Knife Crime
Prevention Orders, which will give the police additional powers of intervention in
dealing with young people who are most at risk of being involved in knife crime. The
Rt hon Member will be aware that in Northern Ireland, knife crime is a devolved matter,
and is the responsibility of the Department of Justice. My officials continue to support
constructive engagement on the Bill with officials in the Devolved Administration.</p>
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