Ninja swords already count as ‘made’ offensive weapons under existing legislation. This plan would not affect knife crime. https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/outlines/knives-and-offensive-weapons/
https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/offensive-weapons-knives-bladed-and-pointed-articles Many Police Officers feel disempowered to use existing powers — IOPC reform, supporting Officers & increasing prison capacity would be more effective. https://x.com/brick_cop/status/1790827221092884616?s=46&t=-o1BMr5VYXRKeeJwEAT0BA
And fuck this guy in particular https://x.com/Brick_Cop/status/1790827221092884616
Until there are ramifications for being in possession of an offensive weapon, you can create as many pieces of legislation as you like, but there’ll be no change.
Prisons are full.
Cops unsupported in using their powers to stop & search.
Fuck community notes
And fuck this guy in particular https://x.com/Brick_Cop/status/1790827221092884616