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Publication of data on the ‘zombie-style’ knives and ‘zombie-style’ machetes surrender and compensation scheme
27 March 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
At a Glance
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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