UK to Ban Ninja Swords Under Final Phase of Ronan's Law by August 2025

The legislation, inspired by the murder of 16-year-old Ronan Kanda, includes a surrender scheme in July and tougher penalties for possession and sales.

The UK government has announced a ban on ninja swords, set to take effect on August 1, 2025, as the final phase of Ronan's Law.
A surrender scheme in July will allow individuals to hand in ninja swords safely before the ban is enforced.
Retailers will face stricter regulations, including mandatory reporting of bulk or suspicious knife sales and increased penalties for illegal sales to minors.
The Crime and Policing Bill will raise the maximum prison sentence for private possession of ninja swords from six months to two years.
The law honors the memory of Ronan Kanda, who was killed in 2022 with a ninja sword, and reflects broader efforts to curb knife crime in the UK.