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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Publication of data on the ‘zombie-style’ knives and ‘zombie-style’ machetes surrender and compensation scheme

27 March 2025 · Home Office

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

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At a glance

Key points

  • Publication of data on a surrender and compensation scheme for 'zombie-style' knives and machetes is addressed.
  • The scheme operated from August 25 to September 23, 2024.
  • The statement provides an analysis of the results from the scheme.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the publication of data on a surrender and compensation scheme for 'zombie-style' knives and machetes.

Action requested

No specific action is requested; the statement provides an analysis of the results from the surrender and compensation scheme which ran from August 25 to September 23, 2024.

Key facts

  • The ban on zombie-style knives and zombie-style machetes came into force on 24th September 2024.
  • The surrender and compensation scheme ran from 25th August to 23rd September 2024.
  • A total of 47,795 weapons were surrendered during the scheme.
  • 28,180 zombie-style knives were surrendered for compensation.
  • 19,180 zombie-style machetes were surrendered for compensation.
  • 435 weapons were surrendered where compensation was not sought.
  • The total amount claimed in compensation was £685,996.26.
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