Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Increase minimum sentence for anyone convicted of manslaughter of a child
Closed
2,200 signatures
What the petition asks
Tougher/stronger sentencing for any individual charged and when found guilty of manslaughter of someone under the age of 18.
The minimum sentence for certain types of manslaughter is 1 year. I want this law in place because the sentencing of manslaughter is not enough time to serve for taking a child’s life.
Timeline
| 4 Aug 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Feb 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,200
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
4 Aug 2022
Closed
18 Feb 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.