101. Legislators have been calling for stronger measures and tougher penalties for unscrupulous officials, but little has been done to prevent corruption. 102. Many, however, also expect tougher penalties for noncompliance. 103. Nine other states are asking for the tougher penalties. 104. Outside the courthouse, several people stood with their pets and held signs calling for tougher penalties for animal cruelty. 105. Parliament also passed tougher penalties for a number of crimes against life and limb, including grievous bodily harm and rape leading to death. 106. Prosecutor Didier Durand argued during the trial Tuesday that the requested sentence was justified despite calls for a tougher penalty. 107. Spurred into action by the arrest of an alleged child sex ring in Naples, the Italian parliament on Thursday began debating tougher penalties for pedophiles. 108. SYDNEY, Australia -- Australian sports officials Wednesday call for tougher penalties against swimmers caught taking drugs at international competitions. 109. Subsequent offenses are felonies and provide tougher penalties for violent actions. 110. The arrest of four foreigners on charges of sexually abusing children has spotlighted the problem of boy prostitution and prompted calls for tougher penalties. |