Rejected petition Give harsher sentences to child sex offenders

Give harsher sentences to child sex offenders and also ones that get caught with images. Most don't even get a custodial sentence which is completely wrong.

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Toughen up the law to ensure stricter punishment for child sexual abuse material
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700084

Introduce mandatory life sentences for child sex offences
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715556

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Date submitted 2 February 2025
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