Rejected petition Maximum sentences for crimes against people with mental or physical disabilities

From The Government I want to change the law to the maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

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Crimes committed against people with mental or physical disabilities should be treated especially seriously.
Assault or harassment or rape should be the given the Maximum Sentences to life imprisonment.

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Date submitted 9 June 2025
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