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Ninja Sword Statutory Instrument
27 March 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
At a Glance
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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