Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Minimum 15-year sentence for all child sexual offences
Closed
602 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to increase the minimum custodial sentence for any offenders found guilty of a sexual offence against minors to 15 years.
We want there to be a 15-year minimum sentence for anyone committing a sexual offence against children, including grooming, sending and receiving indecent images/videos.
I believe this problem is the biggest facing this country, and that increasing sentences will help reduce crimes against children. Children's safety should be our number one priority. The Government must take action to protect them.
I believe this problem is the biggest facing this country, and that increasing sentences will help reduce crimes against children. Children's safety should be our number one priority. The Government must take action to protect them.
Timeline
| 27 Apr 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Oct 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
602
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
27 Apr 2023
Closed
27 Oct 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.