Acids

(asked on 4th September 2017) - View Source

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her policy is on transactions involving substances listed in Part 3 of Schedule 1A to the Poisons Act 1972 which may be used both as an explosive precursor and as an offensive weapon.


Answered by
Sarah Newton Portrait
Sarah Newton
This question was answered on 7th September 2017

The Poisons Act 1972 requires a supplier to report any relevant transaction(s) that they deem to be suspicious that involve substances listed in Part 3 of Schedule 1A.

Our policy is based on the following key strands:

Effective partnerships with relevant trade associations, suppliers and online retailers to help them understand which products are within scope of the Act, what action they should take to ensure compliance. Working with them and providing guidance to ensure they are able to spot and report suspicious transactions in a timely fashion.

Effective law enforcement by providing guidance to police officers on identifying non-compliance, preventing attacks, searching potential perpetrators for harmful substances and responding to victims at the scene.

Identifying where less harmful alternatives are available which achieve the same legitimate use.

Ensuring legislation covering the use of substances listed in Part 3 of Schedule 1A to the Poisons Act 1972 including acid and other corrosives is fit for purpose, that it is understood and consistently applied.

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