Amnesty and compensation scheme for zombie knives starts

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Amnesty and compensation scheme for zombie knives starts

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| August 26 | Mark Easton

Posted on 25-08-2024 22:55:14 PDT Through RandFan

An amnesty and compensation scheme is set to come into effect for people in England and Wales who possess zombie-style knives and machetes before the weapons are banned next month.

New legislation will close a loophole in the law and make possessing, making, transporting or selling a wide range of so-called ‘statement’ knives, popular with criminal gangs, punishable by prison terms.

People who currently have such knives in their possession can hand them in to the police without fear of prosecution. In some cases, they can then claim compensation.

The new law, which comes into effect on September 24, covers the production, supply, sale, possession and import of these weapons.

There are exceptions for people who have a good reason to own the items, for example a special machete used in forestry or an antique samurai sword.

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TOPICS: Mixed; News/Current Events; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: 2a; notby; self defense

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I would like to know what you think about this…

1 posted on 25-08-2024 22:55:14 PDT

by RandFan

Nasty: RandFan

Yes. Just like in prisons, UK citizens should only be allowed to possess plastic spoons as cutlery.

2 posted on 25-08-2024 22:58:18 PDT

by Governor Dinwiddie (LORD, give Your people grace to resist the deceptions of the world, the flesh, and the devil.)

Nasty: RandFan

More almost unimaginable stupidity from the UK.

“I’ll give up my knives and take candy and flowers instead,” no criminal has ever said.

3 posted on 25-08-2024 23:01:40 PDT

by Leaning Right (The sale is real.)

Nasty: RandFan

In effect, the United Kingdom is now one big airport terminal.

Nasty: RandFan

Zombie knives look cool, but they lose their functionality as they become more stylish.

They are not as scary as a regular Kabar or Bowie knife

5 posted on 25-08-2024 23:17:49 PDT

by Jonty30 (Genghis Khan did not have the most descendants. His father had more.)

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