{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/749051.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":749051,"attributes":{"action":"Make stricter laws on knife crime.","background":"Knife crime is a serious and growing problem that destroys lives and communities. Current laws are too weak to stop offenders or prevent violence. Stricter penalties for carrying or using knives are needed to deter crime and protect the public.","additional_details":"Police should have stronger powers to remove weapons from the streets, and knife sales—especially to minors—must be tightly controlled. Alongside tougher laws, education and community programs can prevent young people from turning to violence. Stronger action will save lives and make our streets safer for everyone.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2025-11-02T15:17:24.686Z","updated_at":"2025-12-05T10:23:48.824Z","rejected_at":"2025-12-05T10:23:47.446Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-11-02T19:03:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"We are not clear exactly how you'd like the laws on knife crime to be stricter.\r\n\r\nYou may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:\r\n\r\nIncrease minimum sentences for knife crimes including possession and use\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746123\r\n\r\n30yr minimum sentence for all cases of murder & manslaughter involving a knife\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/731302\r\n\r\nIntroduce an automatic 2-year sentence for carrying a knife & fund prevention\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/733336"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}