The Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It abolished the death penalty for murder in Great Britain (the death penalty for murder survived in Northern Ireland until 1973). The act replaced the penalty of death with a mandatory sentence of imprisonment for life. In the U.K. citizens may be charged with possessing an illegal substance if they are caught with drugs, whether they’re yours or not. If someone is under 18, the police are allowed to tell your parent, guardian or carer that you’ve been caught with drugs. Your penalty will depend on the class and quantity of drug.
12% Yes |
88% No |
7% Yes |
76% No |
2% Yes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked |
6% No, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
1% Yes, but only if they are repeated offenders |
6% No, I do not believe in the death penalty |
1% Yes, as long as they are given a fair trial |
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Pedophiles not drug dealers.
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It would need to be borderline impossible to get the penalty unless its the most evil person who's existance actively threatens the lives and livelihoods of anyone that comes into contact. Violent Gang level stuff.
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No, but sentence them based on the class of the illegal substance (e.g class A, more time in prison) and based on what damage they caused.
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To be given tough prison sentences, with the charge increasing to murder if there's proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked
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No not for drug charges they should go to prison untill rehabilitated but I do believe paedophile’s and serial killers should face death penalty because there is no rehabilitation
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