Require 30-year minimum prison term for premeditated murder regardless of age

Change the law to ensure younger people face more serious repercussions for a prosecution for premeditated murder. We want a statutory minimum of 30 years, no matter the age.

35 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last 24 hours signatures
1
Signature Deadline
Wednesday 2nd October 2024
Estimated Final Signatures: 57

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Children are killing children and many are able to start a new life after 12 years, but what about the family of the murdered victim - they can't just start their life again. I believe more strict sentences would make perpetrators think twice about planning to murder innocent people, including children.


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