Petition · Ministry of Justice
Ban prisoner segregation for periods of more than 15 days
Closed
5,838 signatures
What the petition asks
Ban the use of segregation in prisons for continuous periods longer than 15 days.
We believe using it for long periods can lead to long term mental health issues for prisoners.
Timeline
| 28 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
5,838
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
28 Feb 2025
Closed
28 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.