Recent investigations reveal significant issues with the UK’s zombie knife surrender scheme implemented by the Home Office, which underestimated knife returns and failed to cap compensation payments. Over 39,000 knives were surrendered, far exceeding the estimated 472. Critics, including MP Sarah Owen, highlight major flaws in the government’s assessment and accountability for surplus payments. Home Office officials defend the scheme as a success in removing dangerous weapons from streets but face calls for a review of compensation practices.