Petition

Re introduce capital punishment for child murderers

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Obtain justice for victims and families who's lives have been destroyed by perpetrators who have not one shred of compassion for any body's right to live, even children
I want them to review the justice system and sentencing for these horrific crimes, and re introduce capital punishment

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Bring back the death penalty for homicide of a child
Bring back the death penalty for homicide of a child

Timeline

23 Jan 2025 Petition opened for signatures
11 Mar 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 11 Mar 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.