This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Introduce tougher sentencing for all gun and knives crimes.
The UK has seen a worrying increase in gun and knives crimes over the last few years and it only seems to be getting worse. The current deterrents and sentencing are clearly are not working.
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The number of stabbings and shootings in the UK appear to be a regular occurrence now. Sadly majority do not reach the media as the victims survive. The news today reported 10 killings in London alone, over the last 12 days. The custodial sentences in place for gun and knives crimes are clearly not working as a deterrent.
Introduction of tougher punishment is urgently needed.
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