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Closed petition Make spitting on someone carry a 4 year minimum sentence.

In these troubling times spitting on someone is now a potentially deadly act and needs to be treated as such.

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It would send a clear message that will help reduce the number of incidents and could save lives, and ensure justice is served.

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Date closed 7 January 2021
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Closed petition Make spitting on someone carry a 4 year minimum sentence.