Ban on machetes to be announced in Victoria as part of crime package
1 week, 3 days ago

Ban on machetes to be announced in Victoria as part of crime package

ABC  

The Victorian government will ban machetes across the state as part of a package of law changes aimed at stamping out serious offending, the ABC understands. On Tuesday afternoon, the cabinet resolved to ban machetes and make bail harder to obtain for people involved in serious crimes, including carjackings and home invasions. CCYP commissioner says underlying issues must be addressed Not everyone in the community shares the Victorian government's appetite for strengthening bail laws. "I don't think it's good policy to change laws based on one highly promoted incident," Ms Singh told ABC Melbourne radio. Ms Singh said children were being caught up in very broad bail laws that did not address underlying issues. "

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UK to ban zombie knives, machetes amid rise in crimes
1 year, 11 months ago

UK to ban zombie knives, machetes amid rise in crimes

Hindustan Times  

In line with raging gun violence in the United States, the United Kingdom is also marred by a similar kind of violence associated with knives. The British government plans to ban Machetes and so-called zombie knives in England and Wales with people selling them facing up to two years in jail, under proposals to shut legal loopholes and curb violence. …

Ministers urged to introduce gun-style licensing laws for machetes
1 year, 11 months ago

Ministers urged to introduce gun-style licensing laws for machetes

The Independent  

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