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Compensation scheme for 'zombie' knives and machetes

How to surrender prohibited offensive weapons and claim compensation under the scheme. The scheme applies to ‘zombie-style’ knives and 'zombie-style' machetes.

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From:
Home Office
Published:
25 July 2024
Last updated:
23 August 2024
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  1. List of designated police stations updated.

  2. Corrected South Yorkshire Police station addresses

  3. Updated the list of designated police stations.

  4. Updated the list of designated police stations.

  5. Updated the 'List of designated police stations'.

  6. First published.

Applies to England and Wales

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Guidance for surrender of ‘zombie-style’ knives and ‘zombie-style’ machetes and claiming compensation (accessible)

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Guidance for surrender of ‘zombie-style’ knives and ‘zombie-style’ machetes and claiming compensation

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Guidance for surrender of ‘zombie-style’ knives and ‘zombie-style’ machetes and claiming compensation (Welsh accessible)

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Guidance for surrender of ‘zombie-style’ knives and ‘zombie-style’ machetes and claiming compensation (Welsh)

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List of designated police stations

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Privacy information notice (accessible version)

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Privacy information notice (Welsh accessible)

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Surrender and compensation claim form

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Annex - examples of ‘zombie-style knives’ and ‘zombie-style machetes’ which will qualify for compensation (accessible)

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The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment, Surrender and Compensation) Order 2024 adds ‘zombie style’ knives and ‘zombie style’ machetes to the list of prohibited offensive weapons.

You will not be permitted to own these items after 24 September 2024, when the order comes into effect. You should give them up to the police.

If you are eligible, you can claim compensation under the surrender and compensation scheme.

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