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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Ninja Sword Statutory Instrument

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

  • The Government bans Ninja swords under the Criminal Justice Act (Offensive Weapons Order) 1988.
  • Owners can surrender their Ninja swords under a Surrender Scheme.
  • Compensation may be claimed by those who possessed Ninja swords before 27th March 2025.

Issue summary

The Government is banning Ninja swords under the Criminal Justice Act (Offensive Weapons Order) 1988, adding them to the list of prohibited weapons.

Action requested

The ban will take effect with a Surrender Scheme allowing owners to safely surrender their Ninja swords and potentially claim compensation if they possessed them before the cut-off date of 27th March. No compensation for those who acquired the swords after this date.

Key facts

  • The ban is part of Ronan’s law.
  • A four-week public consultation was held on the proposals, with responses in support of the ban.
  • Owners eligible for compensation if they possessed a Ninja sword before 27th March.
  • Compensation not available to those who acquired the swords after the cut-off date.
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