Petition · past parliament
Tougher sentences for knife crime
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
Harsher sentences for carrying knifes
Knife crime in the uk is increasing. The youths think it’s ok to carry them without punishment. Handing down harsher punishment/punishment will help reduce this.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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Mandatory 10-year sentence for possession of a knife
Mandatory 10-year sentence for possession of a knife
Impose minimum sentences for first offence of possession of a knife
Impose minimum sentences for first offence of possession of a knife
Introduce tougher sentences for knife crime
Introduce tougher sentences for knife crime
Mandatory 10-year sentence for possession of a knife
Mandatory 10-year sentence for possession of a knife
Timeline
| 12 Jun 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jun 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Jun 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.