June 24th 2024.
Tributes have been pouring in for Daniel Anjorin, a teenager who tragically lost his life in a samurai sword attack last April. The Labour Party has announced plans to take action against the online sale of lethal knives, with a proposed law named after another young victim, Ronan Kanda.
This law, known as Ronan's Law, is a tribute to 16-year-old Ronan Kanda who was murdered in Wolverhampton in 2022 by another teenager. His killer had purchased a deadly weapon online using his mother's name and was able to pick it up without any form of ID verification. This same type of weapon has also been used in the deaths of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin and 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai.
Labour's proposed law would not only ban the possession of dangerous knives such as ninja swords, samurai swords, machetes, and zombie knives, but it would also include a review of online knife sales and stricter enforcement of ID checks. This comes after the Conservative government's previous attempt to ban zombie-style knives and machetes hit a roadblock due to difficulties in defining the blades.
Party leader Keir Starmer has pledged to tackle knife crime if he becomes prime minister, acknowledging the unimaginable loss that families like Ronan Kanda's have endured. He also emphasized the need for political leaders to take this issue seriously and work together to reduce knife crime.
Ronan's mother, Pooja Kanda, expressed her gratitude towards the Labour Party for adopting a significant ban that could potentially save lives. She believes that this law, although it cannot bring back her son, can prevent other families from experiencing the same tragedy. However, it remains to be seen how Labour's efforts would overcome the obstacles faced by the Conservative government in their previous attempt.
The Liberal Democrats have also voiced their concerns about the Conservative government's failure to keep communities safe and have called for more action to be taken to stop knife crime. They believe that proper community policing and investing in good-quality youth services are key factors in preventing violence among young people.
In the upcoming general election, the British public deserves a government that is committed to taking effective measures to address knife crime. It is not about which party takes action but rather the sense of resolve and determination to reduce such a devastating issue.
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