Petition
Restore capital punishment for the murder of children
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Restore capital punishment as a sentencing option for child murder where the evidence of (perpetrator(s)) guilt is irrefutable.
As an ultimate deterrent. To relieve the financial burden on the state. To demonstrate that the people of this nation do not, and will never accept violence perpetrated against our children.
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
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
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Mar 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.