Petition · past parliament
Stronger prison sentences for sex offenders
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Too many sex offenders and pedophiles are currently getting away with offences or given lesser sentences than other milder crimes.
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 UK Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. In particular, we're not sure which offences you're concerned about.
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There are already petitions calling for rougher sentences for rape:
Mandatory minimum life sentence for rape
And for child sexual exploitation:
All paedophiles to be sentenced to life in prison with no parole
You might like to sign these petitions if they call for something you want to happen. You're more likely to get action on an issue if you sign and share a single petition.
We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. In particular, we're not sure which offences you're concerned about.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
There are already petitions calling for rougher sentences for rape:
Mandatory minimum life sentence for rape
And for child sexual exploitation:
All paedophiles to be sentenced to life in prison with no parole
You might like to sign these petitions if they call for something you want to happen. You're more likely to get action on an issue if you sign and share a single petition.
Timeline
| 3 May 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Jun 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Jun 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.