Petition Let victims decide the punishment

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Knowing that a potential victim has a say in the length of sentence/fine would surely force potential offenders to take into consideration the effects of their actions on victims.

Sentences/fines then take on real meaning for offenders, and they would be unable to hide from their actions.

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

3 signatures

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10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 6 September 2012
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