Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-05-16 05:50:19 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 73FF181596F26ED23B7D5B36BC8B1D1603EDFE7BAD0F0193B3C8A89700E5D83F
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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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