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.