Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice

Require life sentences for rape and child sexual offences

Closed 629 signatures

What the petition asks

We believe the law should change that someone who has committed these types of crimes should receive a life sentence when it has been determined they are guilty.

Timeline

9 Sep 2021 Petition opened for signatures
9 Mar 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 629
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 9 Sep 2021
Closed 9 Mar 2022

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