Petition

Change the law so those on life sentence for murder are not eligible for release

Closed 8,400 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like the law changed so that for anyone who is found guilty of murder, including murder of a child, and is sentenced to life, it will be for their whole life with no chance of parole, rather than them being considered for release after a particular period.
I think our laws need to be changed so that if you kill someone you get a 'whole of life' jail sentence.

Timeline

14 Nov 2024 Petition opened for signatures
14 May 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 8,400
Status Closed
Opened 14 Nov 2024
Closed 14 May 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.