Petition Free The 1st Time Offenders... Excessive Sentences Inhumane.

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This petition serves to highlight an injustice that has been committed against young 'first time' offenders who got caught up in the August 2011 riots. The judicial system has acted ‘irresponsibly’ by incarcerating first time offenders for minor errors. Advised and misguided I might add, by politicians. The sentencing is inappropriate and exaggerated and I believe this act to be Unlawful!

Where is the Mercy and Forgiveness? Where is the Compassion? Where indeed is the Justice??? I believe the 'riot' situation has been exploited to bring in laws that suggest, as of 16th Jan 2012, All first time offences of burgulary will mean a custodial.
How will this help the overall problem of offending and/or re-offending. When mistakes are made offenders need 'help to correct and heal' rather than harsh punishments.

Please reconsider your decision to impose increased sentences.

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

52 signatures

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Date closed 23 January 2013
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