Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Reinstate the death penalty for adults who rape children under the age of 12
Closed
187 signatures
What the petition asks
Implement a law that will reinstate the death penalty for those found to be guilty of the rape of children under the age of 12.
Timeline
| 18 Oct 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Apr 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
187
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
18 Oct 2023
Closed
18 Apr 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.