The decision came following the UK Youth Parliament's 10th annual House of Commons debate chaired by the House of Commons Speaker John Bercow MP.
Knife crime was last month declared as the top concern of more than 1.1 million young people taking part in the Make Your Mark ballot. Votes at 16 was voted as a campaign priority for the third year in a row.
Imogen White, member of Youth Parliament for Essex, said: "Knife crime is the largest concern of young people across the UK. Young people shouldn't have to fear for their lives or feel they have to turn to violent weapons just to feel safe in their communities.
"The knife crime epidemic is crippling our nation and the government must do everything in their power to protect young people."
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