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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Consultation on legal definition and defences for Ninja Swords

13 November 2024 · Home Office

Proposed by Diana R. Johnson Lab Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Crime & Law Enforcement

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Home Office is launching a 4-week public consultation to define Ninja swords legally.
  • The consultation will also explore potential defences related to the possession of Ninja swords.
  • The consultation document and options assessment will be published on the Gov.UK website.

Issue summary

The statement is about launching a public consultation to define Ninja swords legally and identify any associated defences, in preparation for banning them as part of efforts to halve knife crime.

Action requested

The Home Office is initiating a 4-week public consultation on the legal definition and defences of Ninja swords. A copy of the consultation and related options assessment will be published on Gov.UK and placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

Key facts

  • Government’s aim to halve knife crime within a decade.
  • Manifesto commitment to ban Ninja swords through secondary legislation.
  • Public consultation running for 4 weeks.
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