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Minimum 5 year sentence for possession of Offensive Weapons in a public place.

Submitted on Monday 23rd April 2018

Published on Friday 27th April 2018

Current status: Closed

Closed: Saturday 27th October 2018

Signatures: 13

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10 years ~ 17 year olds ~ 5 years ~ Media ~ UK

Petition Action

Minimum 5 year sentence for possession of Offensive Weapons in a public place.

Petition Details

The current sentencing tariffs are insufficient and ineffective as a deterrent. On first offence, a minimum sentence of 6 months custody which may be suspended for 5 years, depending on specific circumstance. On second offence, a minimum sentence of 5 years custody, with no option of early release.

Additional Information

Current CPS sentencing guidance for 16-17 year olds, is set to 4 months minimum detention and a training order, in the worst scenarios: ( https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/offensive-weapons-knives-bladed-and-pointed-articles ) Clearly, this is not a deterrent.
The proposed tariffs would apply to all ages. To ensure the new tariffs are clear, a campaign to publicise them to the target audience (10 years old and above suggested) should be conducted through National & local media.


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