Increase sentences for some crimes and make all life sentences whole life orders

We want the Government to amend legislation to: - Increase sentences for knife crime - Impose a minimum 5-year sentence for causing injury or death using a weapon - Increase sentences for sexual offences, with mandatory custodial sentences - Increase all life sentences to whole life orders

This petition closed on 30 May 2024 with 68 signatures


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We believe there need to be stronger sentences to prevent crimes being committed, and hold perpetrators accountable.


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