In the heart of Liverpool, two young lives were tragically cut short due to knife crime. Daniel, a promising 16-year-old boy, and Baby Ava, an innocent 12-year-old girl, fell victim to this escalating issue. Their loss is not just a personal tragedy but a stark reminder of the growing menace that knife crime presents in our society.

Danny's Place and The Ava White Foundation firmly believe that there is insufficient deterrent for young people to stop carrying knives. The current legal system treats gun crimes with more severity than knife crimes. This disparity in sentencing sends out a wrong message - one that we need to correct urgently.

We propose the introduction of 'Daniel and Ava's Law', which would mandate equal sentencing for both knife and gun crimes. This law would serve as a stronger deterrent against carrying knives among young people by equating it with the seriousness of gun crime.

In England & Wales alone, offences involving knives or sharp instruments have been rising since 2014 (source: Office for National Statistics). It is time we take decisive action against this trend by implementing stricter laws such as 'Daniel & Ava’s Law'.

Join us in urging the government to consider this change in legislation - let us make our streets safer for future generations. Please sign this petition today; together we can bring about change #platform4change #alwaysvaluealife.