Petition · Ministry of Justice

Review of compensation for those wrongfully imprisoned

Closed 36 signatures

What the petition asks

I want a government review of compensation for those who have been wrongfully imprisoned, including levels of compensation which I think are too low. I want this review to include the timeframes that decide what compensation is awarded, as I believe they are currently too broad.
At the moment there are two different limits to the compensation that can be awarded depending on whether the applicant spent less than or more than 10 years in prison. I believe these timeframes are too broad. I think the current compensation levels are not reflective of time lost, making it difficult for someone to get their life back on track who has been wrongfully imprisoned for a long period. I also want the review to consider taxation to ensure these payments are clearly tax exempt as I believe it is only fair that compensation is not taxed.

Timeline

28 Jan 2025 Petition opened for signatures
28 Jul 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 36
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 28 Jan 2025
Closed 28 Jul 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 25 Aug 2026.