Petition · Ministry of Justice
Make sentences for re-offending violent youths the same as adults
Closed
111 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to change sentencing so that reoffending violent youths have the same treatment as adults even if it’s in a youth offenders prison. We feel if action is taken now this could make society safer and better.
We think if youths who are re-offenders of violence are sentenced the same as adults this could deter reoffending. Youth crime is on the up. We want the Government to address this with urgency, for victims of violence this can experience serious mental health issues and increase risk to life.
Timeline
| 8 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
111
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
8 Apr 2025
Closed
8 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.