Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 900956
Knives: Scotland
Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
Robin Swann
Ulster Unionist Party — South Antrim
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on making the wearing of a sgian dubh illegal.
Answer
Kirsty McNeillThe wearing of the sgian dubh is permitted where it is being worn as part of a national costume. There are no plans to change this. However, we are clear that if any bladed or pointed article is used to threaten or harm others, this will be met with the f...
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