Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-05-16 16:45:14 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 13C837A3E9015ED8A6F40B3A9A67914040B1F8F47F28376B8F13A4D93EC668FE
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Ninja swords already count as ‘made’ offensive weapons under existing legislation. This plan would not affect knife crime. https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/outlines/knives-and-offensive-weapons/ https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/offensive-weapons-knives-bladed-and-pointed-articles Many Police Officers feel disempowered to use existing powers — IOPC reform, supporting Officers & increasing prison capacity would be more effective. https://x.com/brick_cop/status/1790827221092884616?s=46&t=-o1BMr5VYXRKeeJwEAT0BA
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