Archive · 1 Aug 2025
UK Ninja Sword Ban Begins Amid Knife Crime Crackdown, Amnesty Launched
The UK government is cracking down on knife crime.
They've banned ninja swords and launched an amnesty where people can give up weapons, with over a thousand turned in so far.
Knife crime has gone up a lot in the last 10 years.
The government is also checking the age of people buying knives and warning social media firms about weapon promotions.
This is part of Ronan’s Law, which is named after a teen who was killed by a ninja sword.
A new ban on ninja swords has come into effect in the UK.
At least 1,000 weapons have been surrendered during a government amnesty.
The government has pledged tougher age checks for knife buyers and warned social media firms.
The amnesty was launched to combat rising knife crime.
Knife crime in England and Wales has risen 87% over the past decade.
- Who
- The British government, in response to rising knife crime.
- What
- A new ban on ninja swords and an amnesty for weapons.
- When
- The ban came into effect recently, and the amnesty was launched last month.
- Where
- England and Wales, with a mobile van in London.
- Why
- To combat rising knife crime rates.
Government Stance
Charities/Experts
Focus of Prevention
Government Stance
Implement stricter age checks and monitor social media for weapon promotion
Charities/Experts
Focusing solely on weapons overlooks the deeper issues.
- Weapons Surrendered
- At least 1,000
- Knife Crime Increase (Past Decade)
- 87%
- Offences Recorded Last Year
- 54,587
- Areas with Reduced Knife Robberies
- 7 highest-risk areas
- Law Name
- Ronan’s Law
- Incident
- Axel Rudakubana attacked a Taylor Swift-themed children’s dance event in Southport, killing three girls and stabbing 10 people