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UK Bans Ninja Swords Amid Knife Crime Surge

8/2/2025

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In a powerful response to rising knife crime, the UK has banned ninja swords under Ronan's Law, named in memory of 16-year-old Ronan Kanda, tragically killed in 2022. This landmark legislation prohibits the possession, manufacture, import, and sale of these weapons, as the nation grapples with an alarming 87% increase in knife-related incidents over the past decade. Over 1,000 weapons have already been surrendered in a government amnesty.

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In a powerful response to rising knife crime, the UK has banned ninja swords under Ronan's Law, named in memory of 16-year-old Ronan Kanda, tragically killed in 2022. This landmark legislation prohibits the possession, manufacture, import, and sale of these weapons, as the nation grapples with an alarming 87% increase in knife-related incidents over the past decade. Over 1,000 weapons have already been surrendered in a government amnesty.