
We would like the law changed and stiffer min sentences given out for knife crime: - 5 years in prison for being in possession of a knife. - 10 years in prison for using a knife to causing harm to a person. - 25 years for taking a life with a knife.
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
Increase minimum sentence for carrying a knife to 10 years
Increase minimum sentences for gun-related crimes
Mandate whole-life sentence for knife-related murders & stricter penalties
Introduce 5yr Minimum Sentence for unlawfully carrying a Knife 3yrs Juveniles
Set mandatory minimum sentences for all child-related offences
We would like the law changed and stiffer min sentences given out for knife crime: - 5 years in prison for being in possession of a knife. - 10 years in prison for using a knife to causing harm to a person. - 25 years for taking a life with a knife.
Increase minimum sentence for carrying a knife to 10 years
Increase minimum sentences for gun-related crimes
Mandate whole-life sentence for knife-related murders & stricter penalties
Introduce 5yr Minimum Sentence for unlawfully carrying a Knife 3yrs Juveniles
Set mandatory minimum sentences for all child-related offences