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We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Reintroduce Capital Punishment for Offences Regarding Treason and Acts of Terrorism or Attempting to Commit Terrorism. More details
Submitted by David Smith – Deadline to sign up by: 22 April 2007 – Signatures: 32
It has become apparent in recent years that we face a growing problem with Islamic extremism, among other forms of terrorism. There needs to be changes in the way cases are dealt with and the punishments that can be used.
“Attempting to cause explosions” does not cover the crime well enough. People who willingly try to commit atrocities like 7/7 are traitors and need to be dealt with accordingly, and that there should be a clear message that terrorism is wrong to try and discourage young people from participating in it as well as using other social methods to stop disaffection and segregation.
There is little point in putting these people in prison as they will not get appropriate sentences, will not change their warped views and when released will just continue with the same behaviour as before.
David Smith, the Petition Creator, joined by: