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flag UK to ban crossbow sales, require licenses after 2024 murders and assassination attempt.

flag The UK government plans to ban crossbow sales and introduce a licensing system for existing owners following a 2024 triple murder in Bushey and other violent incidents, including a 2021 attempted assassination of the late Queen. flag The move responds to public concern over easy online access and the lack of registration, with a public consultation underway. flag Existing owners may retain their weapons after passing suitability checks. flag Campaigners, including Laura Sugden, advocate naming the law "Shane’s Law" in memory of victims.

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