Petition · past parliament
Put violent paedophile Jaimi watt back in prison and away from our children
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
Jaimi Watt committed an "appalling act of violence" on a two-year-old,
Watt admitted assaulting the child by punching her on the head, biting and scratching her and sexually abusing her. The DR who treated her said it was the worst genital injuries he had ever seen in a child or adult
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Sentencing is the responsibility of the courts, not the UK Government and Parliament.
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Timeline
| 26 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Mar 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
2 Mar 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.