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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Roy Greenslade

Exeter paper nears victory in fight to ban swords

A campaign launched by the Exeter Express & Echo to ban the sale of samurai swords is poised for victory. The home office has now outlined plans which could outlaw sales by the end of the year. The Echo mounted its campaign after a samurai sword was used in a local murder case in July 2005. (Via Exeter Express & Echo)

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