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Closed petition Re-instate capital punishment for selected crimes

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We call on the government to re-instate the death penalty for selected crimes:-
Premeditated murder (regardless of “insanity”)
Possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Possession of unauthorised explosives.
All terrorist offences, regardless of outcome.
Death caused by a weapon during a fight.
Death caused by assault on a defenceless victim
Death caused by a gang attack. (All the participants guilty)
Rape with GBH.
Sexual assault on a child.
Kidnapping.
Illegal imprisonment with assault and or rape.
Homicide of a Police officer.
Homicide of a Prison officer.
Arson resulting in death.
Vandalism resulting in death.
Robbery resulting in death.
Death caused by dangerous driving.
Paying for someone to be killed.
Killing for payment.

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