Rejected petition Tougher sentences for knife crime

Harsher sentences for carrying knifes

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Knife crime in the uk is increasing. The youths think it’s ok to carry them without punishment. Handing down harsher punishment/punishment will help reduce this.

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You may wish to sign these petitions, which call for similar actions:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/635897
Impose minimum sentences for first offence of possession of a knife

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/633328
Introduce tougher sentences for knife crime

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/636853
Mandatory 10-year sentence for possession of a knife

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Date submitted 12 June 2023
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