Reinstate the death penalty for serious violent crimes to reduce knife crime.
Knife crime is rising, causing many deaths and fear in communities. Current punishments aren’t enough to stop this violence. We ask the Government to reinstate the death penalty for the most serious crimes, including knife murders, to deter offenders and protect innocent lives.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
- 29 JUL 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Hold a referendum on restoring the Death Penalty for murder https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/709623
- 11 JUL 2025Petition created
Background
Knife crime is devastating families and communities across the UK. Too many lives are lost, and fear is widespread. Current laws and punishments are failing to stop violent offenders. Reinstating the death penalty for the most serious violent crimes would serve as a strong deterrent, ensuring justice for victims and helping to protect innocent people from future harm.