Paige Doherty family launch #NoJusticeForPaige campaign to call for tougher sentences on killers
Paige's mum and dad say criminals need tougher and longer sentences after John Leathem had four years cut off his sentence in appeal
THE heartbroken family of Paige Doherty have launched a new campaign to call for tougher sentences on killers after her murderer John Leathem had four years cut off his sentence.
Mum Pamela Munro and step-dad Andy took to Facebook to start the #NoJusticeForPaige campaign, where they are encouraging social media users to take a photo of themselves with a #NoJusticeForPaige sign and nominate three people to do the same.
Relatives are furious over a judges’ decision to let monster John Leathem because he dumped the schoolgirl’s body where it was easy to find.
They posted a picture of themselves at home holding a #NoJusticeForPaige on the Justice For Paige Facebook group.
The Facebook post read: "After last weeks heartbreaking news, we can't take this lying down.
"We have fought from the start and we won't give up no.
"Last weeks news is an insult to Paige's life, her murder and her legacy and we are not walking away with this decision.
"Tonight we are asking that you take a photo of yourself with a sign saying #NoJusticeForPaige and nominate 3 people to do the same and follow the trend.
"We hope to take over social media and show the world, and more importantly - those in the authorities, that we are not accepting this decision and we will fight for Paige's justice until the end. "Please help us spread awareness as we call for a change in the laws regarding treatment of victims rights and that we welcome tougher, longer and more appropriate sentencing for this category of criminals."
The post went on: "Right now, individuals in prison can gain access to qualifications, personal trainers and have full protection.
"Paige has been denied her qualifications and had no protection the day she chose to get her breakfast before work.
"Please help us raise awareness to say this is not acceptable.
"People's lives are worth more than this, and those that murder should not have these privileges.
"Families should not be insulted by this.
"Victims who are killed should have more respect."
Hundreds of supporters shared the post and vowed to spread the word.
Gemma said: "It is awful this has happened to the family, that beautiful wee girl needs justice".
Jennifer commented: "I feel for this family one clydebank babies has been stolen from this world #justice for paige forever".
Abby added: "Done. Hope you get this trending. Can't believe he got his sentence reduced. The justice system in this country is an absolute joke."
Paige’s mum Pamela,33, earlier this year but the won an appeal against his minimum 27-year jail term on Friday.
Leathem killed 15-year-old Paige in a at his sandwich shop in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, in March before he moved her body in bin bags to the boot of his car.
He then disposed of the popular teenager’s body, which was left with more than 146 injuries as a result of Leathem’s attack, in a wooded area next to busy Great Western Road.
The 32-year-old was jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 27 years by Lady Rae in October last year.
It emerged that same month he
He demanded reduced jail time because Paige’s remains were easy to locate.
Leathem’s legal referred to a number of notorious killers including , who murdered shopkeeper Asad Shah,, who murdered nurse Karen Buckley, and the two men convicted of murdering three members of the Sharkey family in Helensburgh.
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