Petition End suspended/non-custodial sentences for theft

We want the Government to amend the law to require a custodial sentence be served by people found guilty of theft. We believe the current approach, when many convicts are given suspended sentences, is too lenient, undermines justice and perpetuates a cycle of crime that harms our communities.

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We believe it is crucial that we reform our criminal justice system by eliminating suspended sentences specifically tailored towards thieves' crimes.

We demand that lawmakers prioritise the safety and well-being of our communities by abolishing suspended sentences for thieves. Create a justice system that holds offenders accountable, protects victims, and deters future criminal behaviour.

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

160 signatures

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Date closed 13 January 2024
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