The zombie knives ban is a small step forward - but the focus needs to be on the child holding the blade

The zombie knives ban is a small step forward - but the focus needs to be on the child holding the blade | Ciaran Thapar

Ciaran Thapar, from the Youth Endowment Fund, discusses the recent ban on machetes and zombie knives in the UK. While a positive step, addressing deeper issues behind knife crime is crucial.