Increase the minimum sentence for the possession and use of a knife
I want the minimum sentence for the possession of a knife in public place to be 5 years, and 10 years for a repeat offence. I believe that if a knife is used to exert fear or hurt others, there must be a 10-year minimum sentence.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 81/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 81/100,000
- 14 SEPT 2025Petition closedFinal total: 81 signatures
- 14 MAR 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
I believe there has been a large increase in the current use of knives in crime and I believe there has been no relative punishment brought in to manage it or even discourage it. How many more people have to die?