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<p>The United Kingdom Government has been liaising closely with Northern Ireland departments
in respect of devolved matters where provisions in the Offensive Weapons Bill may
extend to Northern Ireland. Clauses 1-4 of the Bill, relating to the sale and delivery
of corrosive products to persons under 18 and the delivery of corrosive products to
residential premises, are covered by separate commencement provisions in the Bill
in respect of Northern Ireland as these are devolved matters.</p><p>Clauses 1-4 of
the Bill will therefore be commenced by the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland
and associated regulations relating to these Clauses will not be commenced without
Northern Ireland assembly approval.</p>
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