Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Increase the minimum sentence for murder to 20 years
Closed
276 signatures
What the petition asks
I'd like the minimum sentence for murder to be increased to 20 years, regardless of the circumstances and any mitigating factors. Currently the starting point for sentences for murders is 15 years in most cases.
My little brother was killed by a friend of ours, but only received a sentence of 16 years, one year more than the normal minimum. We believe a sentence of 15 years is a joke, and that the sentence my brother's murderer received does not reflect the loss of my little brothers life! We know one day the murderer will walk free, but my little brother will never see another sunrise or feel the warmth of the sun on his face or hear the rain fall. We are going to suffer for the rest of our lives.
Timeline
| 18 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
276
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
18 Jan 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.