Rejected petition Tougher sentences for crimes against children

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Please create a bigger deterrent for crimes against children in the UK. TOUGHER SENTENCES and punitive actions for those who commit crimes against the most innocent and vulnerable in our society. They don't have a voice, please speak up for them NOW. Tougher penalties for those found guilty.

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Date submitted 5 October 2012
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