Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Abolish parole for sentences for rape and murder
Closed
76 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to prevent people guilty of rape and murder from being released before they have served their full sentence. Most offenders are released halfway through their sentence, even if they have not admitted guilt.
Timeline
| 8 Aug 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Feb 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
76
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
8 Aug 2023
Closed
8 Feb 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.