Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-05-15 22:43:52 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: B04413BDD0120D511743ED3DEE6697169F3FBBC74C5AC2487FCC01E5AA4DE838
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Original Note:
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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