Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Introduce mandatory life sentences for carrying a knife or other bladed weapon
Closed
137 signatures
What the petition asks
This is very simple, we want anyone caught carrying a knife or other bladed weapon in public without proper reason to be jailed for life. No exceptions, no bail or parole.
Knife crime is getting out of hand and we believe police forces don't have the powers or resources to tackle the rise in knife crime. Let's give the criminal a deterrent that will make them think twice, and if they still decide to carry a knife then they should be taken off the streets.
Timeline
| 28 Feb 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
137
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
28 Feb 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.