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Closed petition All accused to be made to come to court for sentencing.

Government to give powers to judges so they can order accused persons to come to court for sentencing and not allow the accused to refuse to attend .

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The victims and families of victims have a right to see the accused receive their sentence in person in court.

This petition is closed All petitions run for 6 months

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Date closed 6 April 2021
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Closed petition All accused to be made to come to court for sentencing.