Petition · past parliament

The UK needs a complete overhaul of the justice system currently in place.

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Tougher sentences are needed for ALL criminal acts to act as a deterrent for ANY crime committed in the UK. Sentences must be set, so lighter sentences aren't given in certain areas due to overcrowding in prisons. Judges must not be able to use their own personal views when handing down sentences.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We understand that you would like changes to the justice system, but we are not sure exactly what changes you would like.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

26 Oct 2018 Petition opened for signatures
14 Nov 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Nov 2018

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