Ask AI: What legal actions are having a positive action on knife crime?

1. Supporting Legislation: The UK has passed a number of laws to tackle knife crime, including mandatory prison sentences for carrying a knife and tougher stop and search powers. 2. Education and Engagement: Programs such as Knife Angel, which uses a sculpture made entirely of confiscated knives, educate people on the dangers of carrying them. These initiatives are especially important when it comes to educating young people on the threat of knife crime. 3. Targeting Supplies: Laws are being implemented to make it harder for young people to acquire knives, including restrictions on the sale of blades to those under 18. 4. Support and Intervention: There are initiatives in place to support those at risk of engaging in knife crime, such as mentoring schemes and youth work. 5. Early Intervention: Intervening early is key to preventing young people from engaging in knife crime. This includes initiatives such as youth outreach teams, which engage with at-risk youth, and early years programmes that work to identify potential risks of knife crime in order to intervene sooner.