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Closed Change law so people over 16 get a whole life term if they commit knife crime

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We think that action on knife crime has to be taken. We want the government to introduce stronger sentencing for carrying weapon without a lawful excuse and for offenders over 16 to receive a mandatory whole life term.

We feel the UK has been blighted by murders of children committed by children or young adults. One knife death is one too many.

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