Petition · past parliament
Longer sentences for sex offenders
Closed
244 signatures
What the petition asks
Sex offenders and online groomers are getting away with suspended sentences far too often and severely low custodial time. The sentences given need to increase to reflect the severity of these crimes which carry a life sentence for the victims.
Timeline
| 21 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 May 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
244
Status
Closed
Opened
21 Nov 2018
Closed
21 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.