'WE WON'T GIVE UP'

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.

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Paige's mum Pamela and step-dad Andy have launched their new campaign to get justice for their daughter
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.

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"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."

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The post went on: "Right now, individuals in prison can gain access to qualifications, personal trainers and have full protection.

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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.

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