Rejected petition make the community safer and more aware of knife crime .

educate youth on knife crime and the problems that it causes in society as it is a fear for many . and to tackle knife crime and gang violence , enforcing stronger laws to prevent crimes and offences from taking place .

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we want the government to take action because it is a prominent issue in society and especially in our generation . many children and young adults around our age are concerned or scared about the knife crime rates or about he possibility of them or a family member being affected by a knife crime or attack .

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We understand that you're concerned about knife crime but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do to make communities safer.

Knife crime is already included in the curriculum in the Government's statutory guidance to schools on RSE and health education. You can read about what's included on page 31 under 'personal safety' and page 28 under 'wellbeing online': https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do, or you may wish to sign one of the following petitions:

"Introduce 5yr Minimum Sentence for unlawfully carrying a Knife 3yrs Juveniles"
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/753568

"Mandate whole-life sentence for knife-related murders & stricter penalties"
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/755213

"Require that photo ID and fingerprints are taken prior to the purchase of knives"
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742878

"Increase minimum sentences for knife crimes including possession and use"
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746123

If you're concerned about knife crime in your area, you could talk to a teacher, parent or trusted adult. You could ask your school what additional guidance and support they can offer to pupils.

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.