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Increase minimum sentence for carrying a knife to 10 years

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Create a law that increases minimum sentences for knife possession to 10 years.

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Increase minimum sentence for carrying a knife to 10 years

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Create a law that increases minimum sentences for knife possession to 10 years.

National
71 reactions·100% agree
Mr David Lammy

Mr David Lammy

Deputy Prime Minister

Deputy Prime Minister

React

Where do you stand on this motion?

Reasons for4
Reasons against0

See what others are saying

Members can read every reason.

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