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UK to Fine Social Media for Illegal Knife Ads

The UK government proposes hefty fines for social media companies failing to remove illegal knife ads, aiming to curb online knife sales and reduce knife crime.

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UkSocial MediaLegislationGovernment PolicyKnife CrimeOnline Sales

Home OfficeNational Police Chiefs' Council

Yvette CooperStephen ClaymanSir Keir StarmerIdris ElbaPooja KandaRonan Kanda

Which government officials support the proposed measures?: Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Commander Stephen Clayman support the proposed measures, highlighting the need to tackle the online accessibility of lethal weapons and the devastating impact of knife crime.
What event or case highlighted the issue of online knife sales?: Ronan Kanda's death, caused by a knife purchased online, fueled the campaign for stricter online knife sales regulations. His mother, Pooja Kanda, actively advocates for these changes.
What actions will police be empowered to take against online companies?: Police will issue warnings to online companies, demanding the removal of illegal knife advertisements within two days; failure to comply could result in significant fines for senior executives.
What other legislative changes are being considered in relation to knives?: The initiative aims to curb the online sale of knives and violent content glorifying knife use. Changes to legislation regarding ninja swords are also being considered.
What penalties are being considered for social media companies that fail to remove illegal knife advertisements?: The UK government is considering imposing £10,000 fines on social media bosses who fail to remove illegal knife advertisements. This is part of a broader effort to reduce knife crime by half within the next decade.

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