Rejected petition Harsher sentencing for violent crimes

Make the punishment fit for the crime. if you cause harm to another with intent to kill. They should be sentenced to death.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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We understand that you'd like harsher sentences for some crimes, but we're not sure exactly which offences you're concerned about.

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Date submitted 27 August 2019
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