Zombie knife

A zombie knife (also known as a zombie killer knife or zombie slayer knife) is a type of knife. It is defined in English law as a blade with

  1. a cutting edge;
  2. a serrated edge; and
  3. images or words (whether on the blade or handle) that suggest that it is to be used for the purpose of violence.[1]

The Parliament of the United Kingdom passed legislation to prohibit the sale, importation and manufacture of these knives with effect from 18 August 2016.[2][3] The prohibition was implemented by amending a statutory instrument made under the Criminal Justice Act 1988. In 2018, "The Offensive Weapons Bill". went further and made their private possession illegal also.

References

  1. ↑ "The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment) Order 2016". www.legislation.gov.uk.
  2. ↑ "Zombie knives banned in England and Wales - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk.
  3. ↑ "'Zombie knives' ban to come into force". 15 August 2016 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
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