Rejected petition Bring Back Public Corporal Punishment

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The recent rioting and disorder across Britain has shown that there is no fear of the law by a large number of people. We need to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights which has led to more dignity and rights for criminals rather than victims. Public beatings/ the stocks would be cheaper and more effective than prison, and would restore a proper sense of fear of wrongdoing.

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Date submitted 12 August 2011
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