Attempt to restrict Combat Knife sales

I'll be proposing a motion to Full Council on Wednesday calling for the Council to pass a by-law restricting the sale of Combat Knives.

I've been working with my colleague and fellow Parliamentary candidate, Cllr Marc Ramsbottom on this since August last year.

The wording of the motion is as follows:

KNIFE CRIME
This Council notes:
Although it is illegal to carry a knife in a public place the current law does not prevent or restrict the open display of combat knives for sale in shop windows.
This Council believes:
That restricting the sale of combat knives will reduce the levels of knife crime and make Manchester safer.
This Council Instructs:
The City Solicitor to prepare local bye law that prevents the open display of combat knives in shop windows.

Not sure if Labour will support it or not, but it won't pass unless they do as they have the majority on the council. I'll make sure I'll keep you updated on this blog.