Rejected petition Bring back the Death Penalty for murderers convicted by DNA evidence of the Police and members of the Armed Forces

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Following the sentances given to the killers of the soldier Fusilier Lee Rigby, the Death Penalty should be brought back for murderers convicted by DNA and other irrefutable evidence. This should apply to the murderers of the Police, members of the Armed Forces also members of the Ambulance and Fire Service whilst carrying out their official duties.

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Date submitted 26 February 2014
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