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Zombie-style knives and machetes to be banned after gangs exploit weapons loopholes for savage robberies
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3PB on X: "3PB crime and regulatory barrister @gilbert_graham in first #CourtofAppeal decision on Knives Act 1997 (section 1) #KnivesAct https://t.co/ZcAOQvoKfZ https://t.co/XqeNZ2uFyG" / X
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Consultation on new knife legislation proposals to tackle the use of machetes and other bladed articles in crime (accessible) - GOV.UK
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