“Crime is bad. The police did a good job catching criminals. I want to support the police so I will pass a new law.”
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Justice
A bill to make some changes to criminal law, focused on harsher penalties for violence against women and some updates to youth justice and victims rights. In discussion, Conservatives claimed rising crime shows Liberal policies have failed, while Liberals pointed to a recent successful police operation as proof their approach is working.
“You say we're soft on crime. But we're working on it! The police made some arrests. Don't blame us for it taking eight months. It's the Conservatives' fault for holding up our lawful access bill. That would've caught the criminals faster. They're causing more victims by stalling.”
“I want people to think my party is tough on crime. I'm listing things we've done so I sound like I'm in control. Don't pay attention to their plan, my plan is already working.”