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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Government response to consultation on Prohibiting Ninja swords: legal description and defences

27 March 2025 · 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

  • Government to introduce legislation amending the Offensive Weapons Order to prohibit Ninja swords.
  • A Surrender Scheme will be implemented for compensation of surrendered Ninja swords.
  • A copy of the Government's response will be placed in both Libraries of Houses and published online.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the Government's response to a public consultation on prohibiting Ninja swords under the Criminal Justice Act.

Action requested

The Government plans to introduce legislation amending the Offensive Weapons Order to prohibit Ninja swords, and will implement a Surrender Scheme for compensation of surrendered swords. A copy of the response will be placed in both Libraries of Houses and published online.

Key facts

  • The consultation ran from 13 November to 11 December 2024.
  • The Government received 312 completed responses.
  • Legislation will amend the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order 1988.
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