Petition · past parliament
I want the parliament to change the rape sentences. 5 year is not enough.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the government to introduce a longer sentence for rape criminals. Five years will never be enough for an individual who has raped/ sexually abused a victim.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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Minimum 8-year custodial sentence for all violent crime and sexual offences: Minimum 8-year custodial sentence for all violent crime and sexual offences
Timeline
| 19 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Mar 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
26 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.