The Brits are off the deep end. I hate to say it but if they're not around in the next few decades it's entirely their own fault. "Blimey, we'd better ban guns and import entire third world populations, then make it a crime to make offensive comments. While we're at it, let's just leave them disapproving facial expressions to defend themselves with". Hip, hip, cheerio.
British Knife Legislation Proposals , page 1
British Knife Legislation Proposals , page 1