Rejected petition Ensure pedophiles and crimes against children are dealt harsher sentences

I would like the government to ensure that crimes against children are met with more harsher sentences. Time and time again we see pedophiles sentenced to a very low custodial sentence, or get off, or get community service! These crimes against children are up there with the worst crimes ever.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/323338

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Date submitted 8 January 2021
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