"Mum of Nottingham Attack Victim Calls for Mandatory Jail Terms for Knife Carrying"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Grace O'Malley-Kumar's parents are calling for mandatory prison terms for carrying a knife after their daughter was fatally stabbed in Nottingham. They emphasized the need for a "massive deterrent" against knife use and criticized the existing legislation as "easy-going." The family paid tribute to Grace, a medical student, and expressed their grief and loss. The killer, Valdo Calocane, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility, and the sentencing at Nottingham Crown Court is ongoing.