Petition · Ministry of Justice
Triple government spending on expanding prison capacity
Closed
35 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe this is necessary to allow prisoners to be sent to prisons in the near future, and to build extra spaces so prisons aren't at 99% capacity.
We think that releasing dangerous prisoners early is not a long term solution and can be a threat to society.
We are concerned about overcrowding in prisons, and believe that the current level of investment in expanding prison places is not sufficient. We think that a tripling of the budget is required.
We are concerned about overcrowding in prisons, and believe that the current level of investment in expanding prison places is not sufficient. We think that a tripling of the budget is required.
Timeline
| 24 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
35
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
24 Mar 2025
Closed
24 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 25 Aug 2026.