Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Tougher sentences for shaken baby deaths
Closed
274 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like the government to change the law so that people of any age who are convicted of shaking a baby to death receive tougher sentences. They should not be entitled to a reduction in their sentence for pleading guilty at any opportunity.
I would like the government to bring in a law in memory of my child after they were sadly a victim of this crime and I don't believe justice has been served or remorse has been shown.
Timeline
| 24 Nov 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 May 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
274
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
24 Nov 2020
Closed
24 May 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.