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Change law so people over 16 get a whole life term if they commit knife crime

Submitted by David Williamson on Sunday 26th January 2025

Published on Tuesday 18th March 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Thursday 18th September 2025

Signatures: 79

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Change ~ change law ~ Children ~ COMMITTING ~ Crime ~ Excuse ~ Knife ~ knife crime ~ Law ~ Mandatory

Petition Action

Change law so people over 16 get a whole life term if they commit knife crime

Petition Details

We think that action on knife crime has to be taken. We want the government to introduce stronger sentencing for carrying weapon without a lawful excuse and for offenders over 16 to receive a mandatory whole life term.

Additional Information

We feel the UK has been blighted by murders of children committed by children or young adults. One knife death is one too many.


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