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This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament

Rejected petition Removal of welfare benefits for repeat criminals

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Petition to request the government to enact a statute that can remove access to welfare benefits to individuals who have committed more than two crimes, specifically anti-social behaviour crimes.

Rights conferred by society should not be enjoyed by individuals who have a proven record of anti-social behaviour as these rights come with responsibilities.

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