Taken from the BBC News website...
"Imitation Samurai swords are to be banned after a spate of attacks in the UK, say ministers. The Home Office has confirmed plans to outlaw the weapons in England and Wales after putting forward the idea earlier this year. Home Office minister Vernon Coaker said there was a clear danger to the public posed by easily-available swords.
The proposal is expected to stop short of banning genuine Japanese swords held by collectors or genuine enthusiasts. In March 2007 the Home Office proposed banning imitation Samurai swords after representations from both MPs and the public. Ministers in Scotland had proposed a similar move in 2006."
"Imitation Samurai swords are to be banned after a spate of attacks in the UK, say ministers. The Home Office has confirmed plans to outlaw the weapons in England and Wales after putting forward the idea earlier this year. Home Office minister Vernon Coaker said there was a clear danger to the public posed by easily-available swords.
The proposal is expected to stop short of banning genuine Japanese swords held by collectors or genuine enthusiasts. In March 2007 the Home Office proposed banning imitation Samurai swords after representations from both MPs and the public. Ministers in Scotland had proposed a similar move in 2006."