
In recent years, there have been reports that serious crimes, including violent assaults and murders, have been increasing across the UK.
Shabana Mahmood
Home Secretary
Fund improved measures to tackle Antisocial Behaviour and make communities safer
Review young offenders sentencing and consider increased use of custody
Set mandatory minimum sentences for all child-related offences
Mandate whole-life sentence for knife-related murders & stricter penalties
Increase minimum sentences for knife crimes including possession and use
In recent years, there have been reports that serious crimes, including violent assaults and murders, have been increasing across the UK.
Fund improved measures to tackle Antisocial Behaviour and make communities safer
Review young offenders sentencing and consider increased use of custody
Set mandatory minimum sentences for all child-related offences
Mandate whole-life sentence for knife-related murders & stricter penalties
Increase minimum sentences for knife crimes including possession and use