Require serial numbers, ID checks, licences and age 21 limit for all knife sales
We want the Government to introduce serial numbers on all knives, require ID checks for every purchase, create a national knife-licence system, record all knife sales, raise the legal age to buy any knife to 21 to reduce knife crime
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Require serial numbers, ID checks, licences and age 21 limit for all knife sales
We want the Government to introduce serial numbers on all knives, require ID checks for every purchase, create a national knife-licence system, record all knife sales, raise the legal age to buy any knife to 21 to reduce knife crime
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
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Require that photo ID and fingerprints are taken prior to the purchase of knives
I feel the law needs to be changed regarding the purchase of knives. I believe that when purchasing a knife, photo ID should be held on record and finger prints taken, to reduce the lives lost to knife crime.
Require gun sellers to verify firearms certificates with police before a sale
Create legislation that a gun exchange can only happen after a seller has verified the purchaser's firearm or shotgun certificate with police. This is a simple preventative measure that could help stop individuals with evil intentions purchasing guns with false documentation.
Introduce 5yr Minimum Sentence for unlawfully carrying a Knife 3yrs Juveniles
We've a knife crime epidemic with too many people carrying knives in public; As a serving police officer I tackled many offenders carrying a knife & once almost lost my life when stabbed in chest arresting a burglar; too many parents are planning funerals instead of bright futures for their children
Increase minimum sentences for knife crimes including possession and use
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.
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