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# Government announce tougher sentences for violent crime
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/government-announce-tougher-sentences-for-violent-crime/
- Published: 2012-12-07T09:23:09.000Z
- Updated: 2012-12-07T09:23:09.000Z
- Description: The Government have introduced a raft of new criminal offences and tougher sentences for violent crimes. Anyone who commits two very serious sexual or violent offences will get a life sentence, those who try to destroy our communities by threatening and endangering people with knives will face a man
- Author: Besi
- Tags: News

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Simon Kirby, MP

The Government have introduced a raft of new criminal offences and tougher sentences for violent crimes. Anyone who commits two very serious sexual or violent offences will get a life sentence, those who try to destroy our communities by threatening and endangering people with knives will face a mandatory custodial sentence and those who devastate lives by dangerous driving will face the harshest penalties.

Simon Kirby, MP for Kemptown & Peacehaven has welcomed the new tougher sentences.

**He said:**

> *“Criminals should be in no doubt they will be punished for their crimes, with those who commit the most serious offences receiving the most severe sentences.*  
>  
> *“I particularly welcome the Government’s efforts to tackle knife crime, with a new offence of ‘aggravated knife possession’ carrying a mandatory prison sentence of at least six months for adults, while 16 and 17 year olds will face a mandatory four month Detention and Training Order. Knife crime has blighted communities and destroyed lives for too long, and this Government is determined to get a grip on the problem.*  
>  
> *“I am pleased that the Government has taken action to set out how a tough but intelligent sentencing framework, coupled with more effective rehabilitation, will enable us to break the cycle of crime and re-offending.”*