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The Street Weapons Commissions

THE TRUTH ABOUT STREET WEAPONS
Starts on Channel 4, 30 June 2008

The Street Weapons Commission, chaired by Cherie Booth has toured the country to find out why so many young people now carry guns and knives.

Highlights of each hearing will be shown on Channel 4 every day from Mon 30 June to Thurs 3 July, ending in a live studio debate hosted by Jon Snow on Sun 6 July at 7pm. Full details on programme times can be found at the Disarming Britain website.

Watch video of the hearings and get involved with the Disarming Britain blog.

The Commission would like to hear your views on how to tackle youth gun and knife crime - and your responses to the evidence they've heard this week. Email your comments now to streetweapons@channel4.com. A selection of your emails will be included in the live programme this Sunday evening.

Download CCJS Report | Send Your Evidence | Watch Hearings


Youth wielding knife
What is it?
What is the purpose of the Street Weapons Commission?
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Chair
More about the Chair of the SWC, leading barrister Cherie Booth QC.
Teenage boys in hoods
Commissioners
More about the Commissioners, who will support Cherie Booth QC.

Policewoman lays flowers
Your Evidence
Make a written submission to the Street Weapons Commission.
DON'T SHOOT t-shirt
Video
Highlights of the hearings are now available to watch online.
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Witnesses
A number of witnesses will be called before the Commission.

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The Street Weapons Commission visited 5 UK cities throughout May 2008:

Wednesday 7 May Liverpool

Thursday 8 May London

Tuesday 13 May Birmingham

Friday 23 May Glasgow

Wednesday 28 May Manchester