Important:

This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament

Rejected petition Mandatory Sentancing for those who assault and abuse Emergency Services Staff.

Increasingly Police, Ambulance Staff, nurses and volunteers are being assaulted in the line of duty.

The perpetrators are not being punished.

Mandatory prison sentencing needs to be implemented. A strong deterrant is needed.

Please sign to keep those who keep you safe protected.

More details

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-35383743

http://m.plymouthherald.co.uk/ambulance-service-at-breaking-point-as-threats-against-staff-reaches-all-time-high/story-29761088-detail/story.html

http://m.derbytelegraph.co.uk/attacker-who-assaulted-paramedic-in-derby-spared-immediate-jail/story-29767063-detail/story.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/19/woman-who-treated-police-like-a-personal-punchbag-avoids-jail-af/

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/161699

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