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Tougher Sentencing for Repeat Offenders

Longer mandatory terms for a third serious violent offence — paired with rehabilitation funding so release doesn't mean relapse.

Proposed by The Policy TeamJuly 18, 20261 min readOpen for debate

Longer mandatory terms for a third serious violent offence — paired with rehabilitation funding so release doesn't mean relapse.

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  • SSam W.🤩 Speaking for

    About time someone put victims first. Repeat violent offenders forfeit the benefit of the doubt.

    Jul 22, 2026

  • WWhetu😢 Speaking against

    Longer terms without real rehab just makes worse people. Fund the release side properly or this fails.

    Jul 24, 2026

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