The government is urging individuals in possession of zombie-style knives and machetes to hand them in to police stations ahead of an impending ban on these dangerous weapons. The authorities have assured the public that there will be no repercussions for those who surrender these items safely. This initiative is part of a broader effort to combat knife crime and enhance public safety.

 

Zombie-style knives and machetes will be officially added to the list of prohibited dangerous items starting from September 24. This list already includes weapons such as butterfly knives, samurai swords, and push daggers. Although a ban on ninja swords was not included in the recent King's Speech, policing minister Dame Diana Johnson indicated that the government plans to make them illegal in the near future. The initiative is a key component of a larger strategy aimed at reducing knife crime by half within the next decade.

 

Dame Diana Johnson emphasized the urgent need to restrict access to these lethal weapons, stating, "Too many people have access to weapons that can lead to devastating, life-changing consequences. There is no legitimate need for a weapon of this kind to be in our homes or on our streets. That is why we will continue to make sure the tightest restrictions are in place to limit the availability of these lethal weapons."

 

She further explained the significance of the ban on zombie-style knives as part of the government's comprehensive plan to address knife crime. "Implementing a ban on zombie-style knives is just the first step in our ambitious, dedicated plan to halve knife crime within a decade, and will closely be followed by making ninja swords illegal," Dame Diana said. She called on the public to play their part in making communities safer by surrendering these dangerous weapons. "It is absolutely crucial that members of the public come forward and safely hand in these weapons. We are offering people the chance to do the right thing—to help make our streets safer, prevent further loss of life, and save so many futures."

 

The success of this initiative relies on the cooperation of political, policing, and community leaders working together to tackle the knife crime epidemic. Dame Diana highlighted the importance of collective effort in achieving the government's goal: "We cannot do this alone, political, policing, and community leaders must work together to bring the knife crime epidemic to an end and offer a better future for our young people."

 

The weapons surrender scheme is set to run for four weeks, from August 26 to September 23, and will be available at police stations across England and Wales. People in possession of zombie knives, machetes, or other prohibited weapons are encouraged to contact their local police station for advice on how to safely package and surrender these items. In addition to bringing weapons directly to police stations, individuals can also use surrender bins. To find out more about these alternative disposal options, people are advised to contact their local police force, council, or anti-knife crime charities.

 

The government has issued a stern warning that anyone found in possession of a zombie-style knife or machete after the ban comes into effect will face serious legal consequences, including the possibility of a prison sentence. This measure underscores the government's commitment to eradicating knife crime and ensuring that such dangerous weapons are no longer a threat to public safety.

 

Credit: Sky News  2024-08-21

 

 

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Wow. A whole article that refers to zombie knives numerous times without explaining what they are.

Why not a ban on all kinds of knives, not just "Zombie" knives, whatever they are.

10 hours ago, Social Media said:

There is no legitimate need for a weapon of this kind to be in our homes or on our streets. That is why we will continue to make sure the tightest restrictions are in place to limit the availability of these lethal weapons

self defense is a very legitimate reason. however, perhaps carrying a gun would be better. Never bring a knife to a gunfight. 

Soon you will not be able to carry a swiss army knife in your pocket unless you are a criminal. Just wait until they see how this affects people adversely with even more injury related crimes. 

When are they banning all kitchen utensils,keys,D.I.Y equipment..Karate,Judo,Queensbury rules boxing   ban everything for the sake of the children and everyones "safety" 

25 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Why not a ban on all kinds of knives,

What will you eat your food with ....a straw ?

46 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Wow. A whole article that refers to zombie knives numerous times without explaining what they are.

Well Wikipedia explained it to me and even included an illustration.

 

https://www.taxually.com/blog/uk-vat-rate-all-you-need-to-know-for-2023-2024#:~:text=What is the UK VAT,in the UK is 20%.

 

 

8 minutes ago, johng said:

What will you eat your food with ....a straw ?

And would you use one of these to eat YOUR meal with?

Edited August 21, 20241 yr by billd766
corrected some bad spelling

16 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

self defense is a very legitimate reason. however, perhaps carrying a gun would be better. Never bring a knife to a gunfight. 

Soon you will not be able to carry a swiss army knife in your pocket unless you are a criminal. Just wait until they see how this affects people adversely with even more injury related crimes. 

Self defense is not a legitimate reason to carry a weapon in the UK.

14 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

self defense is a very legitimate reason. however, perhaps carrying a gun would be better. Never bring a knife to a gunfight.

"Unfortunately"  the Brits never  had a gun culture

they would have us defend ourself with a tea cup instead !

 

 

 

4 minutes ago, billd766 said:

And would you use one of these to eat YOUR meal with?

Well you could if in a pinch  use those and/or cut some firewood or make a shelter or skin a rabbit etc etc etc....

 

@giddyup  said why not a ban on all knives..how are we to prepare and eat our food ???    WEF/WHO  stipulation of no meat due to global warming, hence no need for sharp cutting implements any more  just drink the bug protein and highly nutritious  cockroach milk through a straw !   😋  🤢

34 minutes ago, johng said:

What will you eat your food with ....a straw ?

I'm talking about the carrying of knives, or are you just being obtuse?

16 minutes ago, johng said:

Well you could if in a pinch  use those and/or cut some firewood or make a shelter or skin a rabbit etc etc etc....

 

@giddyup  said why not a ban on all knives..how are we to prepare and eat our food ???    WEF/WHO  stipulation of no meat due to global warming, hence no need for sharp cutting implements any more  just drink the bug protein and highly nutritious  cockroach milk through a straw !   😋  🤢

Don't act dumb, it's talking about the carrying of knives, not what you have in your cutlery drawer.

2 minutes ago, giddyup said:

what you have in your cutlery drawer.

What you have in your cutlery draw is automagically intrinsically bonded to the home/kitchen of the owner  and cannot leave the house ?   in other words  anyone can take the knife from the kitchen and inflict horrible damage to anyone else outside in "public"

therefore all sharp instruments must be banned ??

 

Same can be said for screw drivers,hammers..and metal tea cups !

1 hour ago, Purdey said:

Wow. A whole article that refers to zombie knives numerous times without explaining what they are.

Yeah, if only they could explain what they're banning.

I haven't a clue what a 'zombie knife' is.

 

Google says 8inch+ blade with serrated edge......... Bread knifes now illegal.

I thought carrying blades over 6inch were already banned in the UK.

Edited August 21, 20241 yr by BritManToo

1 hour ago, Purdey said:

Wow. A whole article that refers to zombie knives numerous times without explaining what they are.

How can you ban Accessoires that every true young council house Brit needs for his entertainment and income, this will mean a surge in the sale of baseball bats.

Surrender them? Why don't the police do their job and arrest people carrying them?

 

Oh that's right, they are too busy looking for posts they don't agree with on FB or attending gay pride events.

 

Or singing from the river to the sea at pro palestine marches.

 

Or taking the knee to BLM. 

 

Maybe they could just advise Muslims to leave them in the mosque again?

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/05/police-review-liaison-officer-muslims-weapons-mosque/

 

13 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Surrender them? Why don't the police do their job and arrest people carrying them?

 

Oh that's right, they are too busy looking for posts they don't agree with on FB or attending gay pride events.

 

Or singing from the river to the sea at pro palestine marches.

 

Or taking the knee to BLM. 

 

Maybe they could just advise Muslims to leave them in the mosque again?

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/05/police-review-liaison-officer-muslims-weapons-mosque/

 

Weapons ‘surrender’ programs are a very effective way of removing weapons in circulation, leaving police to focus on the real crooks.

 

But you obviously missed this bit in the OP, salient point underlined:

 

“The government is urging individuals in possession of zombie-style knives and machetes to hand them in to police stations ahead of an impending ban on these dangerous weapons.”
 

 

Edited August 21, 20241 yr by Chomper Higgot

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

Weapons ‘surrender’ programs are a very effective way of removing weapons in circulation, leaving police to focus on the real crooks.

 

Not really in line with their staff advising people to drop them off their weapons in the mosque. 

 

Maybe they could ask all the burglars to drop off their stolen goods as well. Save investigating. 

 

Or ask drug dealers to turn in their stash instead of selling them for profit. 

 

Job's a good 'un. Then they can stay at the station browsing Facebook for posts they disagree with...

 

No wonder nobody respects them. 

2 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Not really in line with their staff advising people to drop them off their weapons in the mosque. 

 

Maybe they could ask all the burglars to drop off their stolen goods as well. Save investigating. 

 

Or ask drug dealers to turn in their stash instead of selling them for profit. 

 

Job's a good 'un. Then they can stay at the station browsing Facebook for posts they disagree with...

 

No wonder nobody respects them. 

So having embarrassed yourself with demands to lock people up for possession of weapons that aren’t currently banned under law you move back to your strawman.

 

 

 

44 minutes ago, giddyup said:

I'm talking about the carrying of knives, or are you just being obtuse?

You said ban all knifes

 

1 hour ago, giddyup said:

Why not a ban on all kinds of knives, not just "Zombie" knives, whatever they are.

 

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Self defense is not a legitimate reason to carry a weapon in the UK.

Only for some! It seem muslims are allowed to?

https://news.sky.com/video/police-under-pressure-after-failing-to-stop-armed-muslim-counter-protesters-during-riots-13192163

14 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

So having embarrassed yourself with demands to lock people up for possession of weapons that aren’t currently banned under law you move back to your strawman.

 

 

 

 

Maybe stop embarrassing yourself and read my posts first.

 

I said arrested for carrying them. It's illegal to carry Zombie knives.

 

3 hours ago, thesetat2013 said:

self defense is a very legitimate reason. however, perhaps carrying a gun would be better. Never bring a knife to a gunfight. 

Soon you will not be able to carry a swiss army knife in your pocket unless you are a criminal. Just wait until they see how this affects people adversely with even more injury related crimes. 

Are you American?

29 minutes ago, Gandtee said:

Are you American?

haha yes

 

That is just bloody ridiculous. A normal Chefs kitchen knife is more dangerous in skilled hands than those little toys.

Are the utility outdoor knives prohibited too? How do you transport one home if you buy it in the shop.

 

Time to get a baseball bat and wrap it in concertina wire and some razor blades for good measure.

 

<deleted> them all, I would buy a gun too, just in spite. 

Americans are right in this case.

"If you ban the guns and knives, only the criminals will have those."

16 hours ago, thesetat2013 said:

haha yes

 

Ah well.😉