Submitted on Thursday 18th January 2018
Rejected on Wednesday 24th January 2018
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Resentence the couple who abused and didn't protect their baby
A man and woman have been charged with harming and failing to protect their one week old baby. However their sentences do not reflect the child's life long injuries and 3 months worth of suffering. Injuries included broken ribs a fractured skull and broken arm
He was charged with 4 years and her 2
They both lied from the start to cover up the true reason for her injuries. They delayed seeking treatment causing her months of suffering. The injuries were intentional against a totally defenceless baby and were sustained over a period of time, not just a one off incidence. They have shown no remorse and actually went out partying to celebrate the delay of the case. The sentence is wholly inadequate given the child's suffering, which will no doubt be life-long. This sentence is shameful and certainly no deterrent to anyone considering similar abuse.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
This isn't something that the UK Government or Parliament could do. Sentences are the responsibility of the courts, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Anyone can ask the Attorney General to review a sentence they think is too low, and only one person needs to ask for a sentence to be reviewed. You can find out how to do that here:
www.gov.uk/complain-about-low-crown-court-sentence
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