Bring Back the Death Penalty for Certain Crimes

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Background

In light of the changing nature of British society, the death penalty should be reintroduced for certain crimes, including: 1. Mass murder. 3. Murder of a child. 3. Mass stabbings and machete attacks. 4. Racially-aggravated sex attacks.

Additional details

Reintroducing the death penalty is desirable for two reasons: 1. Restorative justice. Current sentencing guidelines are too lenient. 2. Deterrent effect.

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 715080.