So many young lives are being taken to knife crime. It's a tragedy that has ripped families apart, leaving them to suffer the unimaginable loss of a child. In the UK, over 100 people under the age of 24 died from knife crime in 2019 alone (source: Office for National Statistics). And yet, too often, the perpetrators - if under 18 - face limited consequences, shrouded by a system that prioritises their age over their crime.

It's time our justice system stopped treating underage offenders as the innocent party, and start holding them accountable. We are calling for a review and reform of the charges associated with knife crime, especially where the offender is under 18. This is not a call for vengeance but a plea for justice, deterrence, and a chance at preventing future loss.

Don't let another child become a painful statistic, another family to be left grieving. Sign this petition to send a message that knife crime is unacceptable, irrespective of the offender's age. Don't let our children's lives be lost in vain. Sign today.