Classify all sexual offences as violent crimes and end automatic appeal rights
We want the Government formally to reclassify all sexual offences as "Violent Crimes" in legislation to ensure sentencing and rehabilitation reflect the violence of these acts, also amending the Magistrates’ Courts Act '80 to remove the automatic right of a defendant to an appeal in the Crown Court
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
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Classify all sexual offences as violent crimes and end automatic appeal rights
We want the Government formally to reclassify all sexual offences as "Violent Crimes" in legislation to ensure sentencing and rehabilitation reflect the violence of these acts, also amending the Magistrates’ Courts Act '80 to remove the automatic right of a defendant to an appeal in the Crown Court
Similar motions
Introduce minimum sentence of 5 years for sexual offences and ban appeals
Reinstate capital punishment for those convicted of sexually abusing of a child
Review punishment of Child Sex Offences
Reinstate capital punishment for rape or for serious sexual assault
Reform bail, sentencing and sex offender registration for child sexual offences