PM Outlines Knife Crime Action
Knife crime will be dealt with by a combination of "enforcement, prevention and prosecution" the Prime Minister said in
his regular press conference today.
Addressing journalists earlier, the Prime Minister insisted that those carrying knives were more likely to be caught and
face punishment now than ever before.
"Let us be clear, if you carry a knife our objective and determination is that you will be caught; you will be
prosecuted; you will be punished," the PM said.
"But we want to do all in our power also to prevent anyone carrying a knife in the first place.
"Enforcement, punishment and prevention together."
Mr Brown said community sentences were being strengthened to make them "tough, visible and effective" and that the
Government would do more to prevent youngsters falling into crime.
Early intervention would be extended to 20,000 families, who would face the threat of eviction if they failed to respond
positively to support. Parents will be forced to "face up to their responsibilities" by targeting 110,000 families where
there are known to be disruptive children.
The Home Office is planning to release a Green Paper on policing later this week that will deal with the issue of red
tape in police work, allowing more officers to return to front line policing. Ministers will also be unveiling the Youth
Crime Action Plan tomorrow.
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