Derbyshire Police urge owners and collectors to surrender 'ninja swords'
A ban comes into place on 1st August 2025
Last updated 7th Jul 2025
Derbyshire Police are urging owners and collectors of ninja swords to hand them in ahead of the ban next month.
The ban on ninja swords is a result of the tireless campaigning of the Kanda family, who tragically lost their son, Ronan, in 2022 when he was killed with one of these deadly weapons.
It's part of Ronan’s Law which was introduced to Parliament this year and includes measures to stop the illegal sale of knives online. Ronan’s Law will be included in the Crime and Policing Bill.
Individuals will be able to surrender these weapons at designated police stations before they become illegal to own on 1 August.
Sergeant Jack Williamson said:
"Quite a few collectors have already handed theirs in.
"I think there is an understanding now that actually there is no place to have these swords at home and you can't always control people coming into your house, them going missing or someone taking them to use for crime and violence."
From 1 August 2025, it will be illegal to possess them in public or private spaces.
Members of the public wishing to surrender a ninja sword in exchange for compensation should take them to their local police station.
Full details about how to claim compensation for ninja swords can be found here.