Rejected petition Reintroduce the death penalty for the most serious crimes

The death penalty should be mandatory for Child rapists, terrorists & those convicted of treason, & should be an option for mass murderers, serial rapists, paedophiles & child killers. Only one appeal should be allowed without legal aid, which must be lodged and heard within 3 months of conviction.

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The prison system is overcrowded and in some cases such as those involving child rape gangs & terrorism, prisons can be breeding grounds for radicalisation. Preventing re-offending upon release is also of the utmost importance. There's also the cost of keeping a convicted criminal behind bars for years to consider as well as the victims of crime. We should show that we are tough on crime and tough on criminals as a deterrent to other potential criminals. Safety of the public is paramount.

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You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:

Abolish whole life orders and reintroduce the death penalty
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700357

Bring back capital punishment for the rape of a child
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/711979

Reintroduce the death penalty for people found guilty of terrorism
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/710686

Bring back the death penalty for homicide of a child
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/709710

Hold a referendum on restoring the Death Penalty for murder
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/709623

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Date submitted 13 January 2025
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