Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Minimum 10-year sentence for knife possession and 20 years for use of a knife
Closed
1,165 signatures
What the petition asks
Pass legislation to impose a minimum 10-year prison sentence for knife crime, with no exceptions for being under the age of 16. Caught in possession 10years! Knife used 20 years minimum! If they can make the decision to carry a knife they must suffer the consequences.
We as a nation have become soft on crime, to such a point that many teenagers and adults are no longer afraid of the consequences to their actions. Be tough on crime, especially where weapons are involved and make our streets, parks and communities safe!
Timeline
| 29 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Sep 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,165
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
29 Mar 2021
Closed
29 Sep 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.