Mandatory custodial sentence and compensation for child neglect

Anyone who commits an offence of child neglect to receive a custodial sentence and be made to pay compensation to the child they have neglected

This petition closed on 14 Oct 2020 with 30 signatures


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Too many children in the UK are neglected daily and although they are removed from the situation, sometimes it seems like the parent/guardian gets away with the situation. Child neglect should be a offence where a custodial sentence is received and the child receive compensation for their suffering


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