Petition · past parliament
Increase the minimum length of prison sentencing for paedophiles, sex offenders.
Closed
5,473 signatures
What the petition asks
Prison sentences for paedophiles are too short. Often when a person is abused or sexually assaulted, the impact of what has happened destroys their life leaving them with many issues. The survivor is left with a life sentence whilst the abuser is free to reoffend after a short prison sentence.
Timeline
| 7 Feb 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
5,473
Status
Closed
Opened
7 Feb 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.