Petition · Ministry of Justice
Allow conjugal visits for prisoners in England and Wales
Closed
1,948 signatures
What the petition asks
Allow prisoners to have conjugal visits with their partners. We think this will put less strain on relationships and might also help keep prisoners in check as they could lose rights for certain visits if misbehaving.
The UK has one of the highest rates of re-offending in the western world. We think it could be beneficial for prisoners to be allowed time to de-stress with their partner. It could also help couples who are looking to start a family, especially if the prisoner has a long sentence.
Timeline
| 19 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,948
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
19 Dec 2024
Closed
19 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Jul 2026.