Rejected petition The Government to hold a referendum to bring back capital punishment for murder

To hold a Referendum to bring back Capital punishment in the uk.

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In the light of all the recent stabbings all over the country there is not sufficient deterrence to stop these Murders

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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

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

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Date submitted 23 January 2025
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