PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Make stricter laws on knife crime.

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.

Last fetched 19 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

signatures

Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Nov – Dec 2025

05 DEC 2025
Petition rejected
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We are not clear exactly how you'd like the laws on knife crime to be stricter. You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action: Increase minimum sentences for knife crimes including possession and use https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746123 30yr minimum sentence for all cases of murder & manslaughter involving a knife https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/731302 Introduce an automatic 2-year sentence for carrying a knife & fund prevention https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/733336
02 NOV 2025
Petition created

Background

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.