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Sentencing and illegal knife possession
P002947 - 22 April 2024
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 0
At a Glance
This petition concerning sentencing and illegal knife possession was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses the rising incidence of illegal knife possession in public, which is seen as a significant threat to public safety, contributing to fear and insecurity in communities.
Action Requested
The petitioners request that the House of Commons urge the Government to consider introducing measures such as mandatory prison sentences for individuals caught carrying a knife illegally in public and implementing a mandatory 6-month knife awareness course for rehabilitation.
Key Facts
- The petition is led by Bernice Barfield from West Suffolk.
- A resident's son, Harley, was tragically stabbed to death at age 16 in Haverhill last year.
- The petition calls for preventative measures including a mandatory prison sentence and a 6-month knife awareness course for rehabilitation.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
22 April 2024
No presenters recorded for this presentation.
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