Many countries have more knife crime. Governments are now changing laws to keep people safe.

許多國家的刀具犯罪增加。政府現在正修改法律以保障人民安全。

In Scotland, more children have knives. The government wants people to give their knives to the police. They also want to help young people stay away from crime.

在蘇格蘭，更多兒童持有刀具。政府希望民眾將刀具交給警方。他們也希望幫助年輕人遠離犯罪。

In Australia, the government banned big knives called machetes. The police took 18,000 weapons. Some people say the laws work, but others say they are not strong enough.

在澳洲，政府禁止了稱為「砍刀」的大型刀具。警方收繳了 18,000 件武器。有些人認為法律有效，但其他人則認為力度不足。

In England and the USA, police are fighting gang violence. In Hawaii, a man went to jail for trying to kill someone. In another case, a man was free because he fought to protect himself.

在英格蘭和美國，警方正在打擊幫派暴力。在夏威夷，一名男子因企圖殺人而被判入獄。在另一個案例中，一名男子因正當防衛而獲釋。

Police and governments are trying to stop knife crime with new laws and help for people.

警方與政府正透過新法律與提供援助，努力阻止刀具犯罪。

Recent incidents of knife violence in several countries have led governments to review their public safety strategies and the effectiveness of weapon bans.

近期數個國家發生的刀擊暴力事件，促使各國政府重新審視公共安全策略以及武器禁令的成效。

In Scotland, the Justice Secretary is considering a return to weapon amnesties after four minors were convicted of fatal stabbings. This decision is based on data from the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, which showed a 15% increase in knife possession among 11 to 15-year-olds between 2019 and 2025. While the government emphasizes investing in prevention and youth activities, there is also a debate about making bail laws stricter for violent criminals.

在蘇格蘭，司法大臣正考慮恢復武器特赦計劃，因有四名未成年人被判定犯有致命傷人罪。此決定是基於蘇格蘭暴力削減小組的數據，顯示在 2019 年至 2025 年間，11 至 15 歲青少年的持刀率增加了 15%。雖然政府強調投資於預防與青少年活動，但對於是否應對暴力犯罪者採取更嚴格的保釋法律仍有爭論。

Similarly, in Victoria, Australia, the government is working to stop the use of machetes. After a violent fight at Flinders Street Station involving about ten people, Minister Harriet Shing defended the machete ban. She asserted that the ban and new bail laws have helped reduce crime, noting that 18,000 weapons have been seized or handed in. However, the opposition argues that these attacks continue because there are not enough legal consequences for young offenders.

同樣地，在澳洲維多利亞州，政府正致力於停止砍刀的使用。在弗林德斯街車站發生一起涉及約十人的暴力衝突後，部長 Harriet Shing 為砍刀禁令辯護。她聲稱禁令與新保釋法已協助減少犯罪，並指出已有 18,000 件武器被沒收或上繳。然而，反對派認為這些襲擊之所以持續，是因為對年輕犯罪者的法律後果不夠嚴重。

Other violent incidents have been reported in the UK and the US. In England, police are investigating gang attacks in Northampton and Barking. In Hawaii, law enforcement handled two different cases: one man was arrested for attempted murder, while another had his murder charge dropped because he acted in self-defense during a robbery. Additionally, police in West Yorkshire recently made an arrest regarding a murder case from 2004.

英國與美國也有其他暴力事件報告。在英格蘭，警方正在調查諾坦普頓（Northampton）與巴金（Barking）的幫派襲擊案。在夏威夷，執法部門處理了兩起不同的案件：一名男子因企圖謀殺被捕，而另一名男子則因在搶劫期間屬於正當防衛而撤銷了謀殺指控。此外，西約克郡警方最近就一起 2004 年的謀殺案逮捕了嫌犯。

Authorities in these areas are trying to find a balance between immediate police action and long-term plans to prevent the spread of dangerous weapons.

這些地區的當局正嘗試在即時警方行動與防止危險武器擴散的長期計劃之間取得平衡。

Recent incidents of knife-related violence across multiple jurisdictions have prompted governmental reviews of public safety strategies and the efficacy of weapon prohibitions.

近期在多個司法管轄區發生的多起與刀具相關的暴力事件，促使政府重新審視公共安全策略及武器禁令的成效。

In Scotland, the Justice Secretary has indicated a potential return to weapon amnesties following the conviction of four minors for fatal stabbings. This consideration is predicated on data from the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, which noted a 15% increase in knife possession among adolescents aged 11 to 15 between 2019/20 and 2024/25. While the administration emphasizes preventative investment and diversionary activities, there is an ongoing discourse regarding the tightening of bail restrictions for violent offenders.

在蘇格蘭，司法大臣表示，在四名未成年人因致命捅人而被定罪後，可能會恢復武器特赦計劃。此考量是基於蘇格蘭暴力削減單位的數據，該單位指出，在 2019/20 年至 2024/25 年之間，11 至 15 歲青少年持有刀具的人數增加了 15%。雖然政府強調預防性投資與轉向活動，但目前關於收緊暴力罪犯保釋限制的討論仍在進行中。

Parallel developments in Victoria, Australia, involve a legislative effort to curb the use of machetes. Following a violent confrontation at Flinders Street Station involving approximately ten individuals—resulting in the detention of six persons and one injury—the Victorian government defended its machete ban. Minister Harriet Shing asserted that the combination of revised bail laws and the ban has contributed to a reduction in crime, citing the seizure or surrender of 18,000 weapons. Conversely, the opposition argues that the persistence of such attacks demonstrates a lack of sufficient legal consequences for youth offenders.

澳洲維多利亞州亦有類似發展，正嘗試透過立法來遏止砍刀的使用。在弗林德斯街車站發生一起涉及約十人的暴力衝突——導致六人被拘留及一人受傷——維多利亞州政府為其砍刀禁令辯護。部長 Harriet Shing 斷言，修訂後的保釋法與禁令相結合，有助於減少犯罪，並引用了沒收或繳交 18,000 件武器的紀錄。相反，反對派認為此類襲擊依然存在，證明對青少年罪犯缺乏足夠的法律後果。

Further incidents of bladed weapon violence have been documented in the United Kingdom and the United States. In Northampton and Barking, England, police are investigating gang-related attacks and large-scale fights resulting in multiple casualties. In Hawaii, law enforcement processed two distinct cases: one involving a 64-year-old suspect arrested for attempted murder at Electric Beach, and another where a second-degree murder charge was vacated after it was determined that the suspect had acted in self-defense during a robbery attempt. Additionally, cold case investigations continue in West Yorkshire, where a new arrest was made in connection with a 2004 homicide.

英國與美國亦記錄到更多利器暴力事件。在英格蘭的 Northampton 與 Barking，警方正調查涉及幫派的襲擊與大規模鬥毆，導致多人傷亡。在夏威夷，執法部門處理了兩起不同的案件：一起涉及一名 64 歲嫌疑人在 Electric Beach 因企圖謀殺被捕；另一起則是二級謀殺指控被撤銷，因為判定嫌疑人在搶劫企圖中是正當防衛。此外，西約克郡繼續進行懸案調查，最近有人因 2004 年的一起謀殺案而被捕。

Authorities in these regions continue to balance reactive policing with long-term preventative frameworks to address the proliferation of bladed weapons.

這些地區的當局繼續在反應式執法與長期預防框架之間取得平衡，以應對利器氾濫的問題。