"Possessing, owning, transporting or selling machetes and zombie knives longer than eight inches and serrated on one edge became imprisonable offences, closing a dangerous loophole from the Offensive Weapons Act."
"The rise of knife violence among youth, exacerbated by social media posturing, highlights the urgent need for legislative changes, as evidenced by the doubling mentions of large-blade weapons in crime reports."
"Campaigning by public figures like Idris Elba has turned the change in law into a priority across political lines, emphasizing the growing concern about weapon-related violence in society."
"While the ban is a positive step, questions remain regarding its enforcement and the enduring presence of black market retailers who may continue to sell these dangerous weapons."
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