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

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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 .

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

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    This petition will stay open until 6 April 2021.