A police review exposed that children find it easier to buy knives than everyday medicine. Stronger sales restrictions are now coming.
New laws will punish those selling knives to kids. Retailers must report large knife purchases, and these reports could stop social media resales. These measures are called Ronan’s Law.
Ronan Kanda, aged 16, was killed in 2022 in a case of mistaken identity in Wolverhampton. His mom, Pooja, spoke about his legacy, saying Ronan’s name will help make a difference.
His killers got weapons delivered online, buying a machete and ninja sword. Pooja Kanda said her son’s killer resold weapons, using his mom’s ID and bank account.
Stephen Clayman leads knife crime efforts for police. He said it can be harder to get paracetamol because buying knives often has weaker age checks, both online and in stores.
Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, said everyone needs to help. She wants to end the “online free for all” because it’s too easy to sell dangerous weapons to kids.
Ronan’s mom supports the new government plan, but she believes more action is needed. She will hold politicians accountable and will fight for her son forever.