Violent Crime (Sentences) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
Originated in CommonsUpdated 28 April 2017
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Long title
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.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
22 March 2017 – 22 March 2017
- 2nd reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 1975.