The UK Home Office’s zombie knife surrender scheme faces criticism after an investigation reveals that the anticipated number of surrendered knives was grossly underestimated. Documents show that over 39,000 knives were turned in, far exceeding the initial projection of 472. MPs have called out significant flaws in the government’s impact assessment and questioned the absence of a cap on compensation payments, which were reportedly higher than the market value of the knives surrendered. The government maintains that dangerous weapons have been removed from the streets as part of an effort to reduce violent crime.

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