I've just heard on my local Radio's news and it's said that there going to ban the sale of Machete's and Serrated knives anyone else heard of this?.
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"Machetes and zombie knives could be banned in England and Wales"
www.theguardian.com
Machetes and zombie knives could be banned in England and Wales
In government’s plan to close loophole people who sell blades would face up to two years in jail
www.theguardian.com
Plan to ban 'menacing' machetes and zombie knives
Knives which have "no practical use" could be banned in England and Wales under government plans.
www.bbc.co.uk
"Machetes and so-called zombie knives "with no practical use" could be banned in England and Wales under proposals to shut legal loopholes and curb violence."
Just when you think this country can't get any more ridiculous....
I thought chicken registration was bad, but banning 'machetes' because of feral youths stabbing each other with kitchen knives is more insane
I thought chicken registration was bad, but banning 'machetes' because of feral youths stabbing each other with kitchen knives is more insane
Well do you want a load of unregistered chickens running riot with machetes? Do you?!
I dunno, all those extra laws and still the knife crime figures go up. Call me crazy, but d'you think maybe trying to ban the problem away isn't working...?
I dunno, all those extra laws and still the knife crime figures go up. Call me crazy, but d'you think maybe trying to ban the problem away isn't working...?
Have your say here:
bushcraftuk.com
Government consultation on banning large knives and machetes
Today the Government launches its public consultation on banning large knives and machetes and four other anti knife crime measures. The link to the consultation may be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/…cles-proposed-legislation The online survey can be found here...
bushcraftuk.com
Buying a modest kitchen knife in the TK Maxx "home goods" offshoot shop(?) was an interesting experience.
When they ask for ID, I ask if they would like to tug on my grey beard to be sure.
Jokes aside, it doesn't take a lot legal gymnastics for some pruning saws to become questionable either. Consider the Silkyboy range. Serrated blade, lockable in open position with branding suggesting it's a sword. Granted the blunt spine is not intended as a cutting edge but 10 minutes grinding on a paving slab or hit somebody with it and legally under the 'screwdriver clause' it becomes a blade. Quite a big one.
Jokes aside, it doesn't take a lot legal gymnastics for some pruning saws to become questionable either. Consider the Silkyboy range. Serrated blade, lockable in open position with branding suggesting it's a sword. Granted the blunt spine is not intended as a cutting edge but 10 minutes grinding on a paving slab or hit somebody with it and legally under the 'screwdriver clause' it becomes a blade. Quite a big one.
It is often the case that existing laws cover the required situations, but governments like to add to them, for no real change, but nuisance to law abiding people.
Read "The Secret Barrister" and "Fake Law"
I think they announce consultations more than they bring forward laws. All governments of modern times have announced consultations on matters that might appeal to the electorate and not even just their side but floating voters and voters for other parties that are towards the governments side of the other party. Then they quietly shelve them or totally modify them or leave it until they win a bigger majprity.
This will not go through before the other side get voted into government.
This will not go through before the other side get voted into government.
Not such a bad idea -Have you seen some of the home made colourful jumper designs out there???
< Shudders >
Speaking to a Blue light worker friend recently and apparently the new weapon of choice for gang members are sharpened bicycle spokes, very difficult to administer first aid or treat long term....especially due to the manner they're used. So quite possibly knitting needles will be banned next next!
