Only half of thugs convicted of knife offence are jailed

The article is about how ministers promised that if anyone over 16 committed an offence with a knife would get custody. But the reality is, that only half of the people who committed these crimes, are being convicted. Many agree that even though there is a law that prohibits and incarcerates people for misusing a knife or a blade, there is a lot of people walking the streets  who actually should be locked up. Moreover, the author is of opinion that anyone who possesses a knife or a blade, should be taking in immediately. The Ministry of Justice is doing all in his power to assure the safety of the citizens.

I think that the age of 16 and over is way too old to convict people who misuse a knife. My question is what happens if a child 16 and under vomit a crime with a knife or blade? Children nowadays grow up faster than back then, therefore are more mature and may engage in illegal activities younger than the age of 16. The government should introduce a law that punishes children of 16 and under and their parents. Parents should at least try to educate their children in a proper way so they would not end up on the streets and engage in illegal activities which may harm people’s lives.

Bibliography:

Wilson, G( 7 June 2013) the sun, Only half of thugs convicted of knife offence are jailed. Retrieved from: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/politics/4958977/knife-attackers-escape-jail.html