A Bill to increase the minimum custodial sentence on conviction for possession of a knife or other offensive weapon for an offender aged 18 years or over and to increase the minimum period of a detention and training order for a person aged 16 or 17; to set a minimum custodial sentence on conviction for an offender in possession of a knife or other weapon and intending to commit any offence or having such a weapon available to use in committing murder; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 April 2017
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This bill would raise minimum prison terms for adults convicted of possessing a knife or other offensive weapon, and it would increase the minimum detention period for 16- and 17-year-olds who are given a detention and training order. It also introduces a minimum custodial sentence for someone found with a knife or weapon who intends to commit any offence or who could use it to murder. The overall aim is to strengthen penalties for knife and weapon offences.
The bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons; the first reading occurred in March 2017, and no further stages are shown in the provided details.
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22 Mar 2017
This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017. However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
