Petition · Ministry of Justice
Introduce mandatory life sentences for child sex offences
Closed
2,325 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like harsher sentencing introduced for what are the worst of all crimes in my opinion. I feel that child sex offenders are treated with leniency and this feels to me to be a grave injustice.
I personally feel that sexual crimes against children are the most serious of all. I believe that Britain has a rich tradition of justice and leading the world in ethical matters. I suggest that this would lead the world in showing there can be absolutely no tolerance for the abuse of children.
Timeline
| 18 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,325
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
18 Mar 2025
Closed
18 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.