Grieving mother believes new knife crime laws could have saved her son from a tragic death in 2022.
Ronan’s death occurred in 2022. Since then, Pooja has fought for stricter knife laws, believing new laws could have saved her son. Pooja met Home Secretary Yvette Cooper at Ronan’s school.
Pooja learned new laws are coming, seeking to prevent similar tragedies. She believes these laws are a strong step, improving protections.
Ronan was only 16 when he died from a stab wound. The killer bought a ninja sword online, and Pooja now campaigns against knife sales. The government plans “Ronan’s Law” to honor his memory.
Yvette Cooper praised Pooja’s strength, highlighting issues the new law addresses. A new police unit will target weapons online, monitoring sales on social media.
The government considers mandatory licenses and tougher sentences, targeting people profiting from weapon sales. Online retailers must report suspicious purchases; failure to report can lead to fines.
The Home Office increased jail terms. Selling knives to minors will get two years, applying to both workers and CEOs. Possessing a weapon for violence becomes a crime, carrying a four-year prison sentence.
The Home Office will study a registration system for online knife sellers to ensure responsible sales. Pat McFadden praised Pooja’s courage, stating buying a weapon is too easy and this case revealed many failures.