Petition Review the sentencing length of crimes and abuse committed by care workers

Recent articles published concerning persons at risk who have been abused by care workers have received minimal sentencing after being found guilty of the crime. Persons at risk and families should feel safe by the care provided and not intimidated by inappropriate behaviour of care staff

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Community Care article - Poor training of care home staff leaving residents at risk, investigation finds.
28.10.15
The Guardian - Care Homer worker jailed for abuse of 89 year old caught on hidden camera - received only 4 months

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21 signatures

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Date closed 3 May 2017
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