Petition · Home Office
Increase the minimum sentence for the possession and use of a knife
Closed
81 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the minimum sentence for the possession of a knife in public place to be 5 years, and 10 years for a repeat offence. I believe that if a knife is used to exert fear or hurt others, there must be a 10-year minimum sentence.
I believe there has been a large increase in the current use of knives in crime and I believe there has been no relative punishment brought in to manage it or even discourage it. How many more people have to die?
Timeline
| 14 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
81
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
14 Mar 2025
Closed
14 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.