Increase minimum sentences for gun-related crimes
We urge the Government to increase minimum sentences for all gun-related crimes, including the possession and use of illegal firearms. We want tougher laws to deter gun violence and ensure those who use guns face serious consequences.
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Increase minimum sentences for gun-related crimes
We urge the Government to increase minimum sentences for all gun-related crimes, including the possession and use of illegal firearms. We want tougher laws to deter gun violence and ensure those who use guns face serious consequences.
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Increase minimum sentence for carrying a knife to 10 years
Create a law that increases minimum sentences for knife possession to 10 years.
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Currently, we think the law fails survivors of historical child abuse We are calling for new maximum sentence that apply to historical child abuse cases prosecuted under the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 and the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.
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We call on Parliament to increase domestic violence maximum sentences and strengthen bail laws by banning bail to high-risk and repeat offenders. Increase penalties for repeat abuse and restraining order breaches to prioritise victim safety. Risk assessments should be required before release.
Set mandatory minimum sentences for all child-related offences
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