Petition · past parliament
Life Imprisonment for the abuse, neglect and ill-treatment of children.
Closed
139 signatures
What the petition asks
After reading of yet another child abused and eventually dying at the hands of the person who should have cared for her, we know in the past, sentencing in similar situations is lenient. If life imprisonment is mandatory upon conviction, it may act as a deterrent or stop the continuing abuse
Timeline
| 12 Apr 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Oct 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
139
Status
Closed
Opened
12 Apr 2016
Closed
12 Oct 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.