https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/knifecontrol/Recent content in knifecontrol on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucestershire-mp-urges-review-of-knife-law-exemptions-amid-rising-knife-crime-concerns/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucestershire-mp-urges-review-of-knife-law-exemptions-amid-rising-knife-crime-concerns/A Gloucestershire MP has called for a thorough review of the legal exemptions that permit certain knives to be carried in public, sparking a debate on balancing religious freedoms with public safety. Under current UK law, carrying most knives in public without a valid reason is illegal. Offenders face penalties up to four years in prison, unlimited fines, or both. However, specific exemptions exist, allowing the carrying of knives for work, religious reasons, or as part of traditional national dress.