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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 25 February 2026
Debate
Crime and Policing BillContribution
104: Clause 34, page 48, line 12, leave out from “person” to “and” in line 14 and insert “finally delivering the crossbow or part of a crossbow—
(i) was shown by the person “(P)” into whose hands it was finally delivered an identity document issued to P in a physical form, or(ii) took such steps to verify P’s age and identity as may be prescribed in regulations made by the relevant national authority,”Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment requires a passport or driving licence used as proof of age on delivery of a crossbow to be a physical document, and allows the Secretary of State or Scottish Ministers to make regulations prescribing an alternative process for age verification (such as digital ID).
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