Petition · past parliament · Home Office
5-year prison sentences and communications restrictions for child sex offenders
Closed
164 signatures
What the petition asks
I want a minimum custodial sentence of at least 5 years for any sexual offence toward a child, with lifelong restrictions on communicating with children, and mandatory higher sentences for repeat offenders.
I believe too many child sex offenders receive non-custodial sentences, and are not subject to restrictions that could help prevent reoffending.
I want stricter sentences to be set out in law, and mandatory lifelong restrictions on communicating with children, to help prevent reoffending.
I want stricter sentences to be set out in law, and mandatory lifelong restrictions on communicating with children, to help prevent reoffending.
Timeline
| 2 May 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Nov 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
164
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
2 May 2023
Closed
2 Nov 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.