This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Closed petition Make the minimum sentence for sexual communication with a child 2 years in jail
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We want the Government to amend the legislation governing the offence of sexual communication with a child so that the minimum sentence for this crime is a two year custodial sentence.
We believe present sentencing guidelines are not adequate.
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This petition will stay open until 7 September 2023.