Petition · Ministry of Justice
30yr minimum sentence for all cases of murder & manslaughter involving a knife
Closed
1,037 signatures
What the petition asks
We call for the introduction of a mandatory minimum sentence of 30years for murder & manslaughter cases where a knife or sharp object was used. We want knife crime laws changed with tougher sentencing for crimes of murder & manslaughter involving knives and sharp objects.
I lost my son to knife crime in 2019. We think current sentences are not sufficient enough to deter violent crimes involving knives. We believe a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years for all murder & manslaughter cases where a knife was used, including in cases where the perpetrator is under 18 years of age, would act as a stronger deterrent.
Timeline
| 5 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,037
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
5 Aug 2025
Closed
5 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.