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.