KNIFE CRIME PETITION

CARRY A KNIFE AND GO TO JAIL

Labour Members of the Scottish Parliament are calling on the Scottish Government to support mandatory minimum sentences for those who illegally carry or use knives in an attack. Recent statistics show that less than a third of those convicted of weapons offences actually went to prison. Mandatory sentences could help. Everyone in support of this proposal is encouraged to sign Wendy’s knife crime petition.

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Wendy said:

“I want to ensure safer communities for the people of Renfrewshire and instil peace of mind that when you are out and about there is no need to feel threatened.

Labour doubled the maximum sentence for knife crime and took 13,000 knives off the street in a month’s amnesty. Across Scotland last year 55 people were murdered with knives and 1,170 people were admitted to hospital with knife wounds. Clearly more needs to be done.

These are not just statistics but real people and that is why I am supporting Labour’s proposal for mandatory minimum sentences for those who illegally carry or use knives in an attack.

Our proposal for a minimum sentence sends a clear, strong message – carry a knife and go to jail.

I would like to allow the public to show their support for tougher action on knife crime. You can do so by signing my crime petition.