Rejected petition Create further measures tackling knife crime in London and throughout the UK

In 2018, there were 40,000 stabbings in England and Wales alone. We want further measures in place preventing and tackling this epidemic and creating a safer environment for citizens throughout the UK.

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There have been more than 30 stabbings in London this year so far.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the UK Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We understand that you are concerned about knife crime, but are not sure what exactly you would like the UK Government or Parliament to do.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do to tackle knife crime.

You might also like to sign these petitions:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/233926
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/231568
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/245004

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 24 March 2019
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