Documents indicate that the UK’s Home Office significantly underestimated the number of zombie knives surrendered under a recent ban, leading to MP concerns about compensation flaws. The scheme, which aimed to curb serious violence, saw over 39,000 knives returned, far exceeding initial estimates of 472. While some retailers benefitted from compensation amounts exceeding the knives’ retail costs, officials maintain that the scheme successfully removed dangerous weapons from public circulation. MPs call for accountability in the program’s design and execution.