Petition · Home Office
Change law so people over 16 get a whole life term if they commit knife crime
Closed
78 signatures
What the petition asks
We think that action on knife crime has to be taken. We want the government to introduce stronger sentencing for carrying weapon without a lawful excuse and for offenders over 16 to receive a mandatory whole life term.
We feel the UK has been blighted by murders of children committed by children or young adults. One knife death is one too many.
Timeline
| 18 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
78
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
18 Mar 2025
Closed
18 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.