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Violent Crime (Sentences) Bill

A Bill to increase the minimum custodial sentence on conviction for possession of a knife or other offensive weapon for an offender aged 18 years or over and to increase the minimum period of detention and training order for a person aged 16 or 17; to set a minimum custodial sentence on conviction for an offender in possession of a knife or other weapon and intending to commit any offence or having such a weapon available to use in committing murder; and for connected purposes.

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Progress through Parliament2 stages recorded
Commons
1st reading
07 Jun 2018
Commons
2nd reading