Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Ensure mandatory 10-year prison sentence for all unlawful killing convictions
Closed
74 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like a change in legislation so that all those convicted of unlawful killing, including manslaughter and causing death by dangerous driving, receive a minimum of a 10-year prison sentence.
I do not think that current sentencing adequately reflects the seriousness of these crimes and the impact they have on the lives of those who have lost family members. My brother's killer has to serve just 3 years and 3 months in prison. There needs to be proper justice for all victims and the families whose lives have been shattered by the unlawful killing of the loved ones.
Timeline
| 8 Mar 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
74
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
8 Mar 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.