Petition · past parliament
Tougher sentences, educating the young, and supporting those affected.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Gun and knife crime is at an all time high in the UK. Young lives and families are being destroyed on a daily basis. We need immediate intervention with tougher sentences, education and support. Please help get this into parliament. I am a mother and I can not just sit here and watch this happen...
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
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Timeline
| 3 Apr 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Apr 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Apr 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.