Technology company executives could face personal liability under new UK plans to combat online advertising of illegal knives, shifting responsibility onto digital platforms.
Under the proposals, police may issue notices to company bosses requiring removal of illegal content within two days, imposing significant penalties for non-compliance.
Keir Starmer, prior to becoming Prime Minister, assured victims' families of committed action against knife crime, illustrating governmental urgency on rising weapon-related offenses.
Despite being below pre-pandemic levels, knife crime rose 4% in England and Wales, with a notable 13% increase in robberies involving knives over the last year.
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