Create a dedicated Minister for Knife Crime Prevention

Closed 4,071 signatures

What the petition asks

Having a dedicated minister specifically assigned to prevent knife crime would demonstrate that the Government recognises the severity of the issue and is committed to tackling it. It would send a strong message that knife crime is a priority and requires targeted efforts.

A dedicated Minister for Knife Crime Prevention could:

- work across government departments, with law enforcement, community groups and educational institutions, to ensure that there is a coordinated approach to tackling knife crime.
- develop strategic plans and policies to prevent knife crime and address its root causes.
- help raise public awareness of knife crime and promote community engagement.
- create greater accountability for addressing knife crime, as a single minister would be responsible for delivering on this issue.
- collaborate with administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to share information, knowledge and best practice, to develop more effective strategies to combat knife crime.

Timeline

19 Jun 2023	Petition opened for signatures
19 Dec 2023	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,071

Status Closed

Department Home Office

Opened 19 Jun 2023

Closed 19 Dec 2023

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