Rejected petition Reintroduction of the death penalty in the Uk

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We think this country should bring back the death penalty for the offences listed below, but not restricted to,
People convicted of.
1) Murder
2) Rape
3) Child Sex Offences
4) Acts of Terrorism,or people planning such acts against this country, the police, or Her Majesty's armed forces.

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Date submitted 23 May 2013
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