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


Knife Crime

We certainly will return to this subject. We received evidence from young people—some as young as seven—who were a part of gangs and who said they were being used as "caddies" to carry knives for older children. The nature of gang culture makes it possible that knife crime will increase even further.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
493 c682 
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