UK Fast-Tracks Ban on 'Zombie-Style' Knives and Machetes

The move, backed by actor Idris Elba and London Mayor Sadiq Khan, gives police new powers and aims to curb rising knife crime.

UK ministers are fast-tracking a ban on machetes and 'zombie-style' knives, making it illegal to possess, sell, import or manufacture such weapons.
The move comes two weeks after actor Idris Elba launched a campaign demanding immediate action from the government.
Police will have new powers to seize and destroy knives found on private premises if they have reasonable grounds to believe the knives will be used in a serious crime.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for a total ban on these weapons and criticized the government for 'unacceptable delays'.
The Home Office has responded by saying it looks forward to hearing how Khan plans to reverse the 40% increase in knife crime he has overseen in office.