Home Office
July 31
11:46
2024
The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment, Surrender and Compensation) Order 2024 adds zombie style knives and zombie style machetes to the list of prohibited offensive weapons.
You will not be permitted to own these items after 24 September 2024, when the order comes into effect. You should give them up to the police.
If you are eligible, you can claim compensation under the surrender and compensation scheme.
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