
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
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
Increase minimum sentence for carrying a knife to 10 years
Increase minimum sentences for knife crimes including possession and use
Mandate whole-life sentence for knife-related murders & stricter penalties
Introduce minimum sentence of 5 years for sexual offences and ban appeals
Increase minimum sentences for gun-related crimes
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 sentence for carrying a knife to 10 years
Increase minimum sentences for knife crimes including possession and use
Mandate whole-life sentence for knife-related murders & stricter penalties
Introduce minimum sentence of 5 years for sexual offences and ban appeals
Increase minimum sentences for gun-related crimes