Ronan’s Law: A Knife Crime Crackdown in Memory of a Lost Son

Ronan's Law introduces stricter regulations for online knife sales in the UK, inspired by the tragic death of 16-year-old Ronan Kanda. Retailers must now report suspicious transactions and face harsher penalties for illegal sales, with new penalties for those carrying weapons with intent to harm.

The UK government has announced Ronan's Law, a set of tighter controls for online knife sales following the tragic stabbing of 16-year-old Ronan Kanda in July 2022.

Retailers must now report bulk knife purchases and will face tougher sentences for selling to under-18s, aiming to curb the illegal circulation of weapons.

The initiative, fueled by Ronan's mother's advocacy, seeks to protect others from similar heartbreak and includes a potential registration scheme for responsible sellers.

(With inputs from agencies.)