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Introduce mandatory 30-year sentences for murderers, including 13-17 year olds
Closed
299 signatures
What the petition asks
Premeditated murder should be minimum sentence of 30 years regardless of the perpetrator's age.
Currently the starting point for sentencing for murders is 15 to 30 years for over 18s, but 12 years for under 18s.
Currently the starting point for sentencing for murders is 15 to 30 years for over 18s, but 12 years for under 18s.
We need more serious consequences to make younger generations see the damage they do to families and communities.
Timeline
| 17 Feb 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Aug 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
299
Status
Closed
Opened
17 Feb 2023
Closed
17 Aug 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.