Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Revoke the right of registered sex offenders to change their name by deed poll

Closed 664 signatures

What the petition asks

Make it illegal for registered sex offenders to change their name by deed poll. This loop hole has existed for far too long, and makes it easier for sex offenders, including those who have abused children, to avoid identification and conditions of their release.

Timeline

13 Apr 2022 Petition opened for signatures
27 Oct 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 664
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 13 Apr 2022
Closed 27 Oct 2022

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