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Charge people with attempted murder if they stab their victim or kick them in the head

Submitted on Friday 12th August 2011

Rejected on Wednesday 21st June 2017

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

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Charge people with attempted murder if they stab their victim or kick them in the head

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When an assailant has attacked their their victim with a knife (or similar), or has kicked or stamped on their head. Surely they should be charged with attempted murder, not just assault. Stabbing almost anywhere in the body could result in major blood loss, resulting in death. Kicking or stamping on the head can also lead the death by major trauma to the brain.


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