Mandate whole-life sentence for knife-related murders & stricter penalties

National

·330 contributors

We believe Parliament should amend sentencing laws to introduce mandatory whole life sentences with no possibility of parole, to ensure consistent punishment, public protection, and deterrence.

Mr David Lammy

Deputy Prime Minister

Knife crime rising over decade

Inconsistent lenient sentencing

Mandatory whole-life for knife murders

Knife attack community harm

Punishment matches crime severity

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