This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Increase sentencing for knife crime, with a minimum 15 year custodial sentance.
Possession of a prohibited knife/bladed article in public to carry a minimum custodial sentance of 15 years in prison, with a minimum of 20 years for weapons such as machetes & swords.
Offenders under 18 should receive the same punishment as an offender over 18 due to the gravity of the crime.
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I would like the Government and Courts to support our Police Forces and protect the public by throwing the book at knife welding offenders.
There is a epidemic of violent crime across the country and particularly in London. This needs to be tackled immediately.
Tougher sentancing will act as a deterrent to people who are involved in knife crime.
It will not deter everyone, but by having long sentances, the undeterred criminals will be off the streets and not be a threat to public safety.
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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
Zero Tolerance on Knife Crime: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/581806
Minimum 10-year sentence for knife possession and 20 years for use of a knife: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/580709
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