Petition · past parliament
Ban fines on sexual assaults, only prison sentences used to charge.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Sexual assaults should be a more serious crime. By higher the sentence it will act as a deterrent.
For example 8 years or more.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: Increase minimum and maximum sentences for all sexual offences
Timeline
| 30 Sep 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Oct 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Oct 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.