Rejected petition Corporal Punishment to be Reintroduced for Rioters & Yobbish Behaviour

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We the petitioners believe the reintroduction of corporal punishment for rioters and citizens who undertake yobbish and anti social behaviour will provide a deterent.

We call on the Government to introduce legislation that will empower the courts to use this form of punishment.

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Date submitted 11 August 2011
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