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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 to 8 of the Bill relate to the sale and delivery
of corrosive products to persons under 18, the delivery of corrosive products to residential
premises and possession of corrosive substances.</p><p>All clauses in the Bill specifically
relating to devolved matters in respect of Northern Ireland are covered by separate
commencement measures. Clauses 1 to 8 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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