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Most back tougher sentences for abuse

Posted: 24 April 2003 | Subscribe Online


Nearly four out of five visitors to Community Care’s website support the increase in the new sentence for care workers who sexually abuse people with learning difficulties.

Seventy-nine per cent back the amendment to the Sexual Offences Bill which increases the proposed sentence from seven to 14 years, with 21 per cent disagreeing.

This week’s question asks: Have long hours and low pay forced you to consider leaving the social care profession?

To vote in this week’s survey go to www.communitycare.co.uk



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