sep 24, 2024 - Knife and Machete Amnesty Scheme starts

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An amnesty and compensation scheme for people in England and Wales who possess zombie-style knives and machetes is starting ahead of the weapons being banned next month.

New legislation will close a loophole and make it an imprisonable offence to own, make, transport or sell a wide range of what are called ‘statement’ knives favoured by criminal gangs.

People who currently legally possess such knives can hand them in to police stations without fear of prosecution and, in some cases, claim compensation.

The new law, which comes into force on 24 September, will cover the manufacture, supply, sale, possession and importation of these weapons.

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