Petition · Ministry of Justice
Increase minimum sentence for carrying a knife to 10 years
Closed
120 signatures
What the petition asks
Create a law that increases minimum sentences for knife possession to 10 years.
We believe knife crime has sky rocketed. Innocent people have been killed at bus stops or going for a run in parks. Some children carry knives because they think they need it for safety against others. We are worried that our families are not safe.
Timeline
| 17 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
120
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
17 Dec 2025
Closed
17 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.