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Proceeding contribution from Lord Grayling (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 9 June 2009. It occurred during Opposition day on Knife Crime.

Knife Crime

It clearly would be criminal activity, but if we get things right and create an environment in which we have tough sanctions for people caught carrying a knife, 11-year-olds will not feel the need to do so. That is the step that we have to take. We must create an environment in which people feel that there is a risk in carrying a knife, and therefore do not choose to do so. The risk that we can offer is a penalty that they will not wish to receive.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
493 c663 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Crime prevention Crime Crimes of violence Anti-social behaviour Injuries Offensive weapons Sentencing Stop and search Voluntary organisations Young people Weapons Video games Gangs
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk