Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Increase minimum and maximum sentences for sex offences
Closed
256 signatures
What the petition asks
Too many sex offenders are receiving sentences that do not reflect the seriousness of their crimes. Often victims have to deal with the release of their offender after only a short time. Sentences should be increased for all sexual offences to be similar to those for murder.
Timeline
| 4 Mar 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Sep 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
256
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
4 Mar 2022
Closed
4 Sep 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.