The United Kingdom government declared on Wednesday that executives of social media companies and online marketplaces may be held personally liable for fines if they fail to effectively address the sale and promotion of dangerous and illegal knives on their platforms.

Interior Secretary Yvette Cooper stressed that the escalating prevalence of knife-related crimes is having a significant impact on families and communities across the nation. The government's objective is to reduce this issue by 50% over the next decade.

She stated, "This entails implementing stringent new penalties for technology leaders who neglect to combat illegal knife sales on their platforms, along with a complete prohibition on ninja swords."