This petition was submitted during the 2017 to 2019 Parliament
Closed petition Longer sentences for sex offenders
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Sex offenders and online groomers are getting away with suspended sentences far too often and severely low custodial time. The sentences given need to increase to reflect the severity of these crimes which carry a life sentence for the victims.
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This petition will stay open until 21 May 2019.