What's happened
The UK government is introducing new legislation to further clamp down on the sale and possession of zombie knives.
Why it matters
The tightening of the ban on zombie knives is significant in the context of ongoing efforts to tackle knife crime and protect public safety.
What the papers say
The Independent highlights the frustration of a mother who lost her son to knife crime and criticizes the lack of action from the government. The Times reports on actor Idris Elba's criticism of government delays in closing loopholes on the sale of zombie knives. The Guardian discusses the government's tightening of the ban on zombie knives and actor Idris Elba's opposition to mandatory prison sentences for carrying a knife. BBC News and Sky News provide additional details on the government's new legislation to further clamp down on zombie knives.
How we got here
The UK government has made previous attempts to ban zombie knives, with the latest legislation aiming to close remaining loopholes and tighten the restrictions on their sale and possession.
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