Resentence the couple who abused and didn't protect their baby

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

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.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

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:

https://www.gov.uk/complain-about-low-crown-court-sentence

Timeline

18 Jan 2018	Petition opened for signatures
24 Jan 2018	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 24 Jan 2018

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