Revised the technical measurement criteria for prohibited ninja swords to correct a defect in previous legislation.

This Order modifies the technical specifications used to define a prohibited 'ninja sword' under the Criminal Justice Act 1988.

It directs that the secondary straight cutting edge of such a weapon must now be no more than 105% of the blade's width immediately after the handle, while removing the phrase 'or shorter' from the previous definition.

The legislation applies to law enforcement agencies and any persons in England and Wales involved in the possession, sale, or manufacture of offensive weapons.

The Order increased the maximum compensation limits for miscarriages of justice payable by the Secretary of State under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 and the Armed Forces Act 2006.

This Order, made under the powers conferred by the Criminal Justice Act 1988 and the Armed Forces Act 2006, increases the maximum financial compensation limits payable by the Secretary of State for miscarriages of justice. Specifically, it raises the limit from £1 million to £1,300,000 for severe cases involving detention of 10 years or more, and from £500,000 to £650,000 for other cases, affecting both civilian convictions (England, Wales, Northern Ireland) and Court Martial convictions, with transitional rules governing applications received before and after the Order comes into force.