KNIFE CRIME AND YOUTH ON YOUTH VIOLENCE

Early day motion 1734, tabled 10 June 2008 by Lee Scott (Conservative). Signed by 32 members.

That this House expresses its great concern over growing levels of youth on youth violence and the increase in the carrying of knives; offers condolences to the families who have lost loved ones to these crimes; and believes that the presumption of prosecution should apply to anyone over the age of 16 years who is caught in possession of a knife.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Conservative 4, DUP 4, Liberal Democrat 4, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UKIP 1.