Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Introduce tougher sentences for one punch assaults that kill
Closed
116 signatures
What the petition asks
I believe the sentencing for one punch assaults that kill should be tougher and increased to equal a murder charge.
Timeline
| 19 Feb 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
116
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
19 Feb 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.