Rejected petition Bring in an instant prison sentence & name people found in possession of knives

Bring in strict punishment for children and adults in possession of knives.
To many children and adults have died. This can not continue

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To stop innocent people from losing their lives or having life altering injuries.
To make children feel safe to leave the house in the morning and not want to be recluse out of fear.
This in turn leaves families devastated and more mental health problems

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You may wish to sign the following petitions which calls for the same action:

Any crime involving a knife to get a minimum 10 year custodial sentence
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/711379

Enact measures to combat knife crime
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702424

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Date submitted 22 January 2025
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