Rejected petition Attacks to the head, such as stamping, to be classified as attempted murder

Any attack on an individual where the skull is attacked should be classed and judged as attempted murder in punishment and sentencing

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Attackers who actively and purposeful stamp on or aim at a person's skull have the most likely outcome of brain or neural damaged. Leading do death, paralysis or brain damage. Any act of violence towards an individual in this manner must be classed as attempted murder

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Decisions on what constitutes attempted murder is a matter for the police, prosecuting authorities and the courts based on the specifics of the case.

Whether an act is attempted murder is based on the intent of the actions, rather than the type of action. You can find out more here:

https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/offences-against-person-incorporating-charging-standard

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 2 July 2020
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