Rejected petition Anyone caught and convicted of knife crime to serve a minimum sentence of 5years

Anyone caught in possession of a knife is to serve 3 years minimum sentence without out chance of early release and anyone convicted of knife crime to serve 5 years with out chance of early release.

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People close to me have fallen victim to knife crime with out any repercussions for the offenders.

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We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:

Increase sentences relating to knife crime: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/563199

Minimum 10-year sentence for knife possession and 20 years for use of a knife: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/580709

Two year minimum sentencing for 1st time offenders caught with a knife 16 yrs +: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/554242

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Date submitted 5 April 2021
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