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Change law regarding child sex abuse extending sentences for all the convicted

Closed 30 signatures

What the petition asks

Child sex offenders are getting away with light sentencing throughout the UK. The law needs to be changed regarding all sex offenders especially if they commit offences against children.
Child sex offenders are receiving light sentences sometimes walking away with community service hours. Offenders should receive longer sentencing to deter from reoffending. Community service isn't a punishment when children suffer a lot longer and they are out sweeping the streets or other communal work. Children are our future and they should come first! Communal work is sometimes based around school areas and this should no longer be allowed as that's an offender's paradise.

Timeline

7 Aug 2015 Petition opened for signatures
7 Feb 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 30
Status Closed
Opened 7 Aug 2015
Closed 7 Feb 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.