Closed petition Minimum 5-year sentence for knife possession and 10-years for use of a knife
We want the Government to introduce minimum sentences for carrying/possession of a knife in public, and for using a knife.
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The Government should introduce a minimum sentence of 5 years for possession, and a minimum of 15 years for use of a knife to cause harm to another person. Too many knife crimes are happening at the moment across the UK and especially in my home town of derby. Enough is enough.
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MPs debate knife crime
MPs debated knife crime on Thursday 14 December, in the House of Commons. During the debate MPs discussed the actions the Government is taking to tackle knife crime, and what more could be done.
The debate was led by Wendy Morton MP. Michael Tomlinson MP, a Minister of State from the Home Office, responded for the Government. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee.
What are backbench business debates?
Backbench business debates give backbenchers (MPs who aren’t ministers or shadow ministers) an opportunity to secure a debate on a topic of their choice, either in the Chamber or Westminster Hall.
MPs can make a request for a debate to the Backbench Business Committee, which hears and decides which debates to schedule.
Backbench debates can either be general debates (which do not end in a vote) or be on a substantive motion (which calls for an action and can end in a vote). This debate was a general debate.
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