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This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament

Rejected petition Include parents in the punishment process for rioters

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At least one parent of a convicted rioter should be included in the punishment process. A working parent should be given the option of community service or increased tax to contribute to investment in the riot areas. A parent in receipt of benefit should continue to receive benefit but must complete a mandatory period of community service.

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